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Nutrition in Public Health - Principles, Policies, and Practice, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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Nutrition in Public Health - Principles, Policies, and Practice, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
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This second edition of a bestseller, Nutrition in Public Health:
Principles, Policies, and Practice focuses on the role of the
federal government in determining nutrition policy and influencing
practice. Beginning with an overview of public health principles,
the book examines the application of nutritional policy to dietary
guidance, health promotion, and the practice of public health
nutrition. Highlights of New Coverage in the Second Edition:
Legislation such as Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010;
Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill); and proposals for the next
Farm Bill Discussions of study designs, the SEED-SCALE model for
health promotion, health disparities and health equity, worksite
wellness, Let's Move!, and other initiatives Impact of the ACA on
menu labeling policies, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Act, and
legislation regarding breastfeeding Examination of health
disparities, demographic trends, and health literacy; sexual
orientation, gender identity, and gender expression; and the role
of social media in tailored health communications 2010 Dietary
Guidelines with analysis of potential upcoming changes in 2015
Dietary Guidelines, Healthy Eating Index 2010, MyPlate, and Harvard
Healthy Eating Plate Best Bones Forever! Campaign, text messaging
for tailored health communication, and 4 Day Throw Away study
assessing the use of social media for education regarding food
safety The book explores the importance of nutrition as a component
of the broad field of public health. The authors review the
principles of public health nutrition, examining nutritional
epidemiology and programs that deal with health disparities, weight
control challenges, and the needs of special populations. The text
addresses the practice of public health nutrition through tools for
conducting a food and nutrition assessment of a community,
designing and carrying out a social marketing campaign, and
developing large and small grant proposals. Nutrition in Public
Health provides an integrated view of nutrition needs and the
policies and political mechanisms that affect the delivery of
quality food and nutrition services. It gives students a thorough
understanding of the federal government's role in determining
nutrition policy and influencing practice.
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