Table 2.

Recommended knowledge, attitude and skills for training

Knowledge about cultural differences, including food habits an preparation of dishes

Knowledge and skills to educate patients to achieve a healthy diet at a low cost

Attitude of openness, respect and curiosity

Awareness of one's own cultural background and of implicit bias and stereotyping

Skills to communicate in case of a language barrier, including working effectively with informal interpreters

Skills to communicate with patients with low (health) literacy