Jan 04, 2016
Repeated exposure to message facilitates behavior change by clients
Independent use of reinforcements is not considered effective nutrition education
Types of Reinforcements:› Pamphlets› Newsletters› Bulletin Boards, Posters› Displays› Videotapes/DVD› Take Home Activities› Coloring Pages
Pamphlets, Newsletters, Coloring Pages, Take Home Activity Sheets, Recipes› Used to reinforce discussion/concerns from
client› Offer -client is not required to take› Explain the content of the material prior to
offering› Use no “packets” of materials by
topic/category
Bulletin boards, displays, posters› Arouse interest, stimulate thought,
encourage action› Keep title and text short and simple› Use color to emphasize the message› Add graphics for interest
Videotapes, DVDs› Can stimulate interest, repeat or support a
general message› Are easily used in lobby and waiting areas› Not meant for routine individualized instruction