Preparation and Delivery of Nutrition Presentations

Preparation

Identify Learners Knowledge Experience Interests Characteristics Motivation

Select Content Needed Important Interesting

Determine Context Time Format Facilities Prior experiences

Organize Conclusion Introduction 1 2 3

Gain Attention Establish Climate Provide Preview/Review

Body Three main points Organize progression Illustrate key points with 2-3 subpoints Vary Presentation –actively involve learners –alternate methods

Conclusion Summarize Provide closure Create bridges –call to action –questions to think about

The Presentation Be prepared Rehearse Practice timing Take 5 minutes to collect your thoughts Face the audience not your visuals Speak in a conversational tone

For Dynamic Presentations: Exhibit enthusiasm Relax and enjoy Use: –voice –movement –gestures –eye contact

Asking Questions Ask one question at a time Wait for a response Consider calling on specific audience members Activate participation

Answering Questions Repeat the question Answer then bridge If you don’t know the answer say so. End on a positive note, thank your audience, and smile Be available afterward

Visuals

Why Visuals? Enhance learning and retention Focus attention Illustrate ideas Organize the presentation Capture attention –15 minute rule

Slides

Slide Rules One idea per slide Simplify 5 to 7 lines of copy words per slide Multiple slides for complicated topics No more than 5 plain text slides in a row

Formatting Slides Minimum font is 24 San serif font improves readability Limit bar charts to 5-7 bars Limit pie charts to 5 slices Limit lines in a graph to 3 or 4 Limit tables to 4 columns and 7 rows

Transparencies Not for audiences of more than 100 Same rules as slides

Excellent Presentations Careful Preparation Clear Organization Well illustrated ideas Dynamic presentation