MODULE 3. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING Based on nutritional status and dietary and other needs, health care providers can use the GATHER approach to counsel individual clients on the 10 Critical Nutrition Actions to improve food intake, strengthen immunity, manage common conditions, prevent and avoid infections, and manage medication side effects. Group education on similar nutrition topics can be provided in clinic waiting rooms. Health care providers should refer clients who need further clinical assessment, treatment, or economic or social support to appropriate services and programs in the area. 2 (20 Say, “We’re going to play a game to review what we learned in Module 2.” Ask participants to find Handout 3.1. Bingo for Module 2 Review in the Participant Handouts. Point out that the sheet has nine boxes with an answer in each box. Bilateral pitting WHZ MUAC edema and loss of appetite
MODULE 3. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND COUNSELING Based on nutritional status and dietary and other needs, health care providers can use the GATHER approach to counsel individual clients on the 10 Critical Nutrition Actions to improve food intake, strengthen immunity, manage common conditions, prevent and avoid infections, and manage medication side effects. Group education on similar nutrition topics can be provided in clinic waiting rooms. Health care providers should refer clients who need further clinical assessment, treatment, or economic or social support to appropriate services and programs in the area. 2 (20 Say, “We’re going to play a game to review what we learned in Module 2.” Ask participants to find Handout 3.1. Bingo for Module 2 Review in the Participant Handouts. Point out that the sheet has nine boxes with an answer in each box. WHZ MUAC Bilateral pitting edema and loss of appetite
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