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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/05\/Food-as-medicine-Website.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.54)” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”FOOD AS MEDICINE” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#283655″ title_font_size=”57px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”PROGRAM HUB” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#009A50″ title_font_size=”57px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”22px” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”1px” text_orientation=”center” custom_padding=”|99px||99px|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Your one stop hub for training, tools and resources to inspire healthy choices and improve lives<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Food-As-Medicine-Webpage-Materials-17.png” title_text=”Food As Medicine Webpage Materials (17)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”|600|||||||” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_font_size=”32px” header_letter_spacing_tablet=”” header_letter_spacing_phone=”” header_letter_spacing_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The Individual Nutrition Education Curriculum is designed to provide standardized, evidence-based nutrition education that can be delivered during one-on-one patient encounters. Each session focuses on a specific nutrition topic and builds on previous lessons to help patients develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to make healthier food choices.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether delivered in the clinic, virtually, or during follow-up visits, these sessions provide a consistent learning experience while allowing educators to personalize discussions based on each patient’s health conditions, goals, and readiness to change.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/Bone-White-Blue-Groovy-You-Matter-Desktop-Wallpaper.png” width=”100%” max_width=”1964px” border_width_all=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”9px” body_text_color=”#283655″ body_font_size=”21px” background_enable_color=”off” background_enable_image=”off” background_layout=”light” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The resources on this page are intended for educators who have successfully completed the Food as Medicine Trainer Certification process, including online training, in-person instruction, session observation, and a supervised practice session. Completion of all required training helps ensure that every participant receives accurate, consistent, and high-quality nutrition education.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1629px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Heading-6.png” title_text=”Heading (6)” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1973px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_cta title=”INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION SESSIONS” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” header_text_color=”#000000″ header_font_size=”35px” body_text_color=”#283655″ body_font_size=”21px” background_enable_color=”off” background_image=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/FAM-RESOURCE-BACKDROP.png” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Our standardized nutrition education curriculum is designed to provide staff with consistent, evidence-based tools to educate patients and support healthy behavior change. Each session focuses on a specific nutrition topic and includes everything needed to deliver the education with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n Each session includes:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n 📖 <\/span>Trainer Guide<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Step-by-step instructions, talking points, activities, and teaching tips for facilitators.<\/span><\/p>\n 👥 <\/span>Patient Handout<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Easy-to-read educational material patients can take home for future reference.<\/span><\/p>\n 💻 <\/span>Patient Presentation<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 A patient-friendly presentation with visuals to guide the education session and reinforce key learning points.<\/span><\/p>\n 📊 Reporting<\/strong> :<\/span>Participant documentation, goal setting, attendance tracking, and program reporting are completed<\/p>\n through the Kintone Food as Medicine Training and Documentation System<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n These processes are covered during the required trainer certification and Kintone training.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”2px” border_color_all=”#009A50″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”15px” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#006A63″ header_font_size=”42px” border_color_all=”#F7AC32″ border_width_bottom=”1px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Before teaching a session, take a few minutes to review the Trainer Orientation Manual.<\/p>\n It provides a quick refresher on teaching strategies, participant engagement, documentation, and program expectations to help ensure every participant receives a consistent, high-quality learning experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/canva.link\/rfq8kou3y45dty1″ button_text=” Review the Trainer Orientation Manual” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#006A63″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Before delivering participant sessions, ensure you are familiar with:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n ✅ Recording participant attendance<\/p>\n ✅ Documenting participant goals<\/p>\n ✅ Completing session notes<\/p>\n ✅ Tracking participant progress<\/p>\n ✅ Reporting program outcomes<\/p>\n ✅ Referral documentation (when applicable)<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row 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border_style_all=”groove” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Keep Sessions Conversational<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#F7AC32″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#006A63″ border_style_all=”groove” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Encourage participants to ask questions<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon 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box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Celebrate progress\u2014not perfection.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#006A63″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#006A63″ border_style_all=”groove” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Use food packages whenever possible.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_6″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#006A63″ border_style_all=”groove” box_shadow_style=”preset4″ box_shadow_color=”#F7AC32″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Document the visit before ending the session.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1925px” border_width_all=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Virtual-presentation-for-Session-1-1-1.png” title_text=”Virtual presentation for Session 1 (1)” 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border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#009A50″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”17px” background_color=”#F7AC32″ border_width_all=”3px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Teach patients how\u00a0 Carbohydrates affect blood sugar and why Fiber matters\u00a0 📖<\/a>👥 <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Session-4-Virtual-presentation.png” title_text=”_Session 4 Virtual presentation” url=”https:\/\/canva.link\/2213lizfx8qbfny” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#009A50″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”17px” background_color=”#283655″ border_width_all=”3px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Teach patients to make healthier food choices by understanding food labels, recognizing added sugars and protein.📖<\/a>👥<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,1_4,1_4,1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”100%” max_width=”1925px” border_width_all=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Session-5-virtual-presentation.png” title_text=”Session 5 virtual presentation” url=”https:\/\/canva.link\/vx6faixi8pbhnsl” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#009A50″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”15px” background_color=”#283655″ custom_margin=”||7px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” border_width_all=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Help patients understand how to read ingredient lists, identify healthy fats and whole grains, compare food labels, and use simple strategies to make healthier choices. 📖<\/a>👥<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.icnarelief.org\/shifaclinics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Session-6-virtual-presentation-.png” title_text=”Session 6 virtual presentation” url=”https:\/\/canva.link\/fzulw28wk0cyt4k” url_new_window=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_all=”3px” border_color_all=”#009A50″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”15px” background_color=”#006A63″ custom_padding=”||1px|||” border_width_all=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\nIndividual Nutrition Education Sessions<\/span><\/span><\/h1>\n
Personalized Nutrition Education. One Person at a Time.<\/h2>\n
TRAINER ACCESS NOTICE<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Need a Refresher?<\/h1>\n
Already completed your training?<\/strong><\/h4>\n