From Science to Soundbites: Communicating Nutrition to the Public | Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Series
From mainstream media to social media, misinformation abounds when it comes to conversations about food and nutrition. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists have a unique opportunity to engage the public in more meaningful and productive conversations about food and nutrition. However, being an effective communicator requires much more than simply being comfortable in front of an audience and sharing good content. This webinar will help you take your communication skills to the next level by learning practical tips that you can implement today.
Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES
CEO, Sound Bites® Inc.
Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES is the CEO of Sound Bites® Inc., a food and nutrition communications business. As the host of the popular Sound Bites® Podcast, she interviews experts on a variety of topics ranging from fad diets to farming, and empowers people to enjoy their food with health in mind.
Melissa’s background includes clinical nutrition, outpatient counseling, corporate wellness, academia and research. She has extensive media and communications experience and has received numerous awards including the Media Excellence Award from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Outstanding Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year Award. She uses her communications expertise to train other credentialed professionals on media and presentation skills so they can engage their audiences, educate the public and enhance their careers.
Melissa has been published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and Communicating Nutrition: The Authoritative Guide, and served as an expert witness on behalf of the federal government in the FTC trial of Kevin Trudeau who was convicted of nutrition-related fraud in 2013.
Presenter
Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDCES
CEO, Sound Bites® Inc.
Course Overview
| Released: | 8/27/26 |
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| Expires: | 8/20/29 |
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| Level: | Level 2 |
| Available Credit: | 1.0 CPEU |
| Performance Indicators: | 3.1.2; 3.1.3; 3.1.4; 3.2.3; 5.1.3 |
This course has been approved for continuing education for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Dietetic Technicians, Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
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