1.1 IntroductionThis research document makes recommendations for the integration of nonverbal communication in dietetics and nutrition.1.2 LimitationsThis report is limited to paralinguistics, gestures, clothing and ornaments in the context of non-verbal communication in the field of dietetics and nutrition. Nutrition.1.3 ScopeThis report aims to highlight the importance of paralinguistics, gestures, clothing and adornment in the context of Dietetics and Nutrition. Peer-reviewed articles and theoretical evidence provided to explain how we change individual perceptions of professionals using nonverbal behaviors thereby affecting client health outcomes. Tips and strategies for improving client/professional relationships are included.1.4 MethodologyTo complete this report, data was collected over a 5-week period using resources from the Internet and the University Library . Theoretical proofs were also taken from the communication theory textbook. Data was collected and analyzed from numerous authors of peer-reviewed articles that addressed to varying degrees the many aspects of nonverbal communication.2.0 Overview of nonverbal communication and its relationship to dietetics and nutrition. Nonverbal communication plays an integrating role for successful client/professional relationships in the field of dietetics and nutrition. Nonverbal communication affects how we, as a person, perceive our level of empathy, confidence and competence, and therefore can affect successful client outcomes. Clothing and adornment, paralinguistics, and gestures are aspects of nonverbal communication that are used to converse consciously or unconsciously, conveying a message to another about oneself and one's purpose. Problems can arise...... middle of paper ...... p. 504).Koster, FRT. (2005). The power of communication. Changing behavior: effectively influencing patients' nutritional habits. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17-22, .Koster, FRT., Verheijden, MW. and Baartmans, JA. (2005). The power of communication. Modifying behavior: effectively influencing patients' eating habits. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 17-22. Mishra, B. (2009). Role of paralanguage in effective communication in English. The Icfai University Journal of Soft Skills, 29-36, NSControl.Nair, BR, Attia, J., Mears, S. & Hitchcock, K. (2002) Evidence-based physician dressing: a crossover trial. MJA 177, 681-682. (as cited in Cant, 2009, p. 504). Rane, D.B. (2010). Effective body language for organizational success. The IUP Journal of Soft Skills, 17-26, .