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