Nutrition in Public Health 4th Edition by Sari Edelstein ISBN 9781284104691 1284104699

Part I Applying Nutrition in Public Health

1 Applying Nutrition Science to the Public’s Health

Introduction

Public Health Nutrition and Public Health Nutritionists

Peer-Reviewed Literature and Evidence-Based Practice

Nutrition Monitoring

Epidemiologic Studies

Metabolic Diet Studies

Clinical Trials

Animal Studies

Healthy People 2020

Nutrient Requirements

Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

MyPlate, MyWins

Healthy Eating Index

The Food Label

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Online Resources

2 Nutritional Epidemiology: An Introduction

Introduction

Overview of Epidemiology

Overview of Nutritional Epidemiology

Types of Study Designs Used in Nutritional Epidemiology

Guidelines for Causality

General Considerations in Nutritional Epidemiologic Studies

The Role of Nutritional Epidemiology in Public Health

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part II Shaping the Policies that Affect the Public’s Health

3 Creating Public Policy and Advocating for Nutrition Policies

Introduction

Characteristics of Public Policy

U.S. Public Health Policy

Policy Formulation

Policy Creation at the Federal Level

Policy Development at All Levels of Government: Federal, State, and Local

Advocating and Influencing Health and Nutrition Policies

Importance of Building an Infrastructure of Support

Advocacy Activities and Skills for Individuals

The Future of Public Health

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

4 Role of the Federal Agencies in Public Health Nutrition

Introduction

Overview of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services

Overview of the Food Safety and Inspection Service

Overview of Research, Education, and Economics

History of Nutrition Education at the USDA

Food and Drug Administration

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Environmental Protection Agency

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part III Assessing and Intervening in the Community’s Nutrition Needs

5 Community Needs Assessment

Introduction

Community Needs Assessment: Definition and Overview

Steps to Conduct a Community Needs Assessment

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

6 Planning and Evaluating Nutrition Services for the Community

Introduction

Project Models

Intervention Mapping

Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE)

Program Implementation

Determining Team Membership

Health Program Evaluation

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

7 Serving Those at Highest Nutritional Risk

Introduction

Defining High-Risk Factors

Improving Services to At-Risk Families

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

8 Intervening to Change the Public’s Eating Behavior

Introduction

The Obesity Epidemic

Current Eating Trends

Changing Eating Behavior

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part IV Promoting the Public’s Nutritional Health

9 Growing a Healthier Nation: Maternal, Infant, Child, and Adolescent Nutrition with an Emphasis on Childhood Overweight

Introduction

Healthy People 2020 Objectives

Maternal Health

Preconceptional Period

Infancy

Childhood and Adolescence

Overweight in Children from a Public Health Perspective

Environmental Influences on Children Who Are Overweight

Public Health Initiatives

Opportunities for Public Health Nutritionists to Intervene and Prevent Overweight in Children

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Online Resources

10 Importance of Public Health Nutrition Programs in Preventing Disease and Promoting Adult Health

Introduction

Chronic Diseases: The Leading Causes of Death and Disability

Prevention Strategies

Dietary Guidelines for Disease Prevention

Diet and Health: Nutrition Strategies Health Determinants and Risk Factors

Policies and Programs

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

11 Promoting Older Adult Nutrition

Introduction

Unique Features of Baby Boomers

State of Health of the Older Adult Population

Health Insurance and Screening

Aging-in-Place

Wellness Screening and Interventions

Nutrition Support Services for Older Adults

Other Public Health Nutrition Interventions

The Future

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

12 Providing Nutrition Services in Public Health Primary Care

Introduction

Room for Nutrition in Primary Care

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Barriers to Providing Nutrition Services in Primary Care and Strategies for Increasing Services

Systemwide Change Strategies for Reducing the Cost of Medical Care

Chronic Disease Management and Self-Management

Summary of Health Insurance Plans

Representative Programs That Deliver Nutrition Services in Primary Care Settings

Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part V Protecting the Public’s Nutritional Health

13 Food Security and Adequate Food Access for the Public

Introduction

Measuring the Food Security Status of the Public

Food Security in the United States

Impact of Food Insecurity on the Public

Strategies to Assist the Public in Securing Adequate Food

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

14 Safeguarding and Securing the Food Supply

Introduction

Food Safety Defined

Protecting the Food Supply

Food Safety Laws

Hazards to Food Safety

Food Safety in the 21st Century

Food as a Target

Public Health Preparedness for Food Biosecurity

Food Biosecurity Triad: Food Systems Security, Public Health Vanguard, and Consumer Engagement

From Awareness to Security

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part VI Managing Programs

15 Grant Writing in Public Health Nutrition

Introduction

General Revenue

Third-Party Reimbursement

Public Health Department Accreditation

Developing Skills in Grant Writing

Preparing Your Grant Application

Data in Grant Writing for Program Planning and Evaluation

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Data in Program Management and Evaluation

Nutrition Monitoring and Surveillance

Protection of Human Subjects

Data Compilation

Prior to Submitting Your Grant Proposal

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Title of Proposed Project: Farm to Family

Online Resources

16 Staffing, Managing, and Leading Public Health Nutrition Personnel

Introduction

The Role of a Public Health Nutrition Director/Manager

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

17 Leveraging Nutrition Education Through the Public Health Team

Introduction

Modifying Nutrition-Related Behavior

Definition of Nutrition Education

Impact of Nutrition Education

The Nutrition Education Team

Education Programs

National Initiatives to Promote Nutrition Education

Teamwork

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

Part VII Surviving in a Competitive World

18 Networking for Nutrition and Earning Administrative Support

Introduction

Networks, Alliances, Coalitions, and Consortiums

Collaborating with Others for Nutrition Networks

Developing a Community-Based Nutrition Network

Professional Networking

Earning Administrative Support

The Administration’s Perspective

Understanding the Agency Vision and Strategic Plan

Synergizing with the Strategic Plan

Partnering to Achieve Shared Goals

Relations with the Policy Board

Communications with the Media

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

19 Marketing Nutrition Programs and Services

Introduction

Business Marketing Versus Social Marketing

Marketing Research

Primary Data

Market Segmentation

The Social Marketing Mix

Evaluation

Marketing Ethics

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

20 Striving for Excellence and Envisioning the Future

Introduction

Importance of Professional Development

Future Challenges in Public Health Nutrition

Conclusion

Issues for Discussion

Practical Activities

Online Resources

References

Appendix A Helpful Nutrition Web Sites

Appendix B State Health Department Web Sites

Appendix C Comprehensive Case Study

Appendix D List of Abbreviations

Glossary

Index