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Contributors | |
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Foreword | |
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Practice as a Public Health Professional | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Define Public Health | |
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View the Community as the "Patient" | |
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Spectrum of Prevention | |
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Trends That Impact the Public's Health | |
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History of Official Public Health and Public Health Nutrition | |
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Nutrition in Public Health | |
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Essential Knowledge and Skills for Public Health Nutrition Practice | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Establish the Evidence Base for Nutrition Practice | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Nutrition Expertise in Public Health | |
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Dietary Recommendations | |
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Dietary Guidelines for the Public | |
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Nutrition Science vs Nutrition Policy | |
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Dietary Recommendations for the Public | |
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Impact of Nutrigenomics on Public Health Nutrition Practice | |
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Apply Evidence-Based Practice to the Obesity Crisis | |
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Monitor Nutrition Research for Public Health Applications | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Assess the Community's Needs for Nutrition Services | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Community Needs Assessment | |
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Community Health Planning Models | |
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Assess the Community Needs for Nutrition Services | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Seek the Vulnerable | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Identify the Nutritionally Vulnerable | |
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Hunger in the United States | |
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Hunger and Obesity | |
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Federally Funded Food Assistance and Nutrition Programs | |
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Assist the Vulnerable Through Public Policy | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Notes | |
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Develop Agency, Community, and State Nutrition Policies | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Define Policy | |
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Importance of Policies | |
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Agency Policy | |
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Local Policy | |
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State Policy | |
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Policy-Making Strategies | |
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Leadership Roles for Public Health Nutritionists | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Advocate for National Health and Nutrition Policies | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Identify Private-Sector and Public-Sector Policies and Influences | |
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Understand the Roles of Branches of Government | |
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Nutrition Services and Education | |
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Food Safety and Quality | |
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Turn-of-the-Century Nutrition Policy (1990-2005) | |
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Future Directions for National Nutrition Policy | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Notes | |
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Speak Out on Health and Nutrition Legislation and Regulations | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Why Speak Out for Public Health Nutrition? | |
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Understand How the Federal Government Works | |
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Federal Budget Development and Control | |
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Federal Agencies and Programs | |
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Judicial Branch | |
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Speak Out to Advocate for Public Health Nutrition | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Bibliography | |
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Nurture Women, Infants, and Children | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Maternal and Child Health Programs-A Historical Perspective | |
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Significant MCH-Related Federal Legislation | |
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Weight | |
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Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation | |
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Avoidance of Harmful Substances | |
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Breast-Feeding | |
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Women's Health | |
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Infant and Child Health | |
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Adolescent Health | |
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Role and Responsibilities of Nutritionists in Child and Adolescent Health | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Shape Up the Adults | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Leading vs Actual Causes of Death in the United States | |
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Economic Burden of Chronic Diseases | |
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Evidence-Based Public Health Practice | |
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Prevent and Manage Chronic Diseases in Adults | |
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Collaborations and Partnerships | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Add Life to Years | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Understand the New Aging Reality | |
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Compare and Contrast the Public Health and Aging Services Networks | |
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Nutrition Status and Diets of Older Americans | |
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Nutrition Screening Initiative | |
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Dietary Recommendations for Healthy Older Americans | |
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Recommend More Physical Activity for Older Americans | |
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Food Insecurity | |
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Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) | |
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Hospice, a Home, and Community Service to Meet End-of-Life Needs | |
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Expand Nutrition Services for Older Adults | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Ensure Nutrition Services in Primary Health Care for the Underserved | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Define Primary Care | |
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Ensure Nutrition Services in Primary Care | |
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Local and State Primary Care Initiatives | |
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State and Regional Primary Care Associations | |
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Case Studies Illustrate Nutrition Initiatives | |
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Federally Funded Programs | |
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Nonprofit Primary Care Initiatives | |
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Support for Nutrition Services in Primary Care | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Enforce Nutrition and Food Service Standards in Group Care Facilities | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Community Group Care Facilities | |
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Ensure Quality of Food Services in Community Group Care Facilities | |
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Educate Administrators and Food Service Personnel | |
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Nutritional Care and Medical Nutrition Therapy | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Protect the Food Supply | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Food Safety as a Public Health Nutrition Issue | |
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Current Food Safety Issues | |
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Integrate Food Safety into Nutrition Guidance | |
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Systems to Protect the Food Supply | |
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Educate Consumers and Food Handlers to Assure Safe Food | |
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Future Food Safety Issues | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Plan, Implement, and Evaluate Public Health Nutrition Services | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Understand Planning | |
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Study the Community Assessment | |
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Write the Program Plan | |
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Implement the Plan | |
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Track Progress | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Market Nutrition Programs to the Public | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Define Marketing | |
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Market Research | |
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Integrate the Marketing Mix into the Health Improvement Plan and Nutrition Program Plan | |
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Marketing Ethics | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Understand, Interpret, and Use Data | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Data Within Core Public Health Functions | |
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Program Management | |
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State Health Information | |
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Surveys, Surveillance Systems, and Other Sources of Existing Data | |
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US Department of Agriculture (USDA) | |
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Public Health Foundation (PHF) | |
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Other Surveys | |
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Local Programs | |
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Collect Dietary Data | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Maximize Available Funds | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Finance Nutrition Programs and Services | |
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Prepare the Budget | |
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Review the Monthly Financial Statement | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Bibliography | |
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Empower the Public to Choose Healthy Food | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Today's Eating Patterns | |
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Factors Affecting Food Choices | |
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Ways to Modify Food Choices: A Multifaceted Approach | |
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Nutrition Communications | |
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Apply Social Marketing Techniques to Promote Healthy Food Choices | |
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Integrate Nutrition Interventions into Education and Community Settings | |
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Nutrition Screening and Medical Nutrition Therapy | |
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Evaluation | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Develop a Qualified Public Health/Community Nutrition Staff | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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The Public Health/Community Nutrition Workforce as Infrastructure | |
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Define the Work of Public Health/Community Nutrition Personnel | |
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Three Dimensions of Public Health/Community Nutrition Practice | |
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Public Health/Community Nutrition Staff to Accomplish this Work | |
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Size of the Public Health/Community Nutrition Workforce | |
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Administrative Structures for Public Health/Community Nutrition Personnel | |
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Funding the Public Health Nutrition Workforce | |
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Salaries for Public Health/Community Nutrition Personnel | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Manage and Mentor Public Health Nutrition Personnel | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Roles of the Nutrition Program Manager | |
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Management Skills | |
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Manage Program Staff | |
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Manage Employee Performance | |
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Monitor and Appraise Performance | |
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Individual Career Development Plans | |
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In-Service Education | |
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Build Careers | |
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Mentor Career Growth | |
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Recognize Excellence in Performance | |
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Disciplinary Action | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Partner with the Public Health Team to Spread the Nutrition Message | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Nutrition Care Through the Public Health Team | |
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Educating Health Professionals | |
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Leadership Team | |
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Quality Improvement | |
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Staff Development | |
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Employee Wellness | |
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Teamwork | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Network/Internetwork for Public Health Nutrition | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Define Networking | |
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Face-to-Face Networking | |
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Internet Networking | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Win Administrative Support | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Understand the Administrator's Perspective on Nutrition Services | |
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Develop an Agency Overview | |
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Share the Agency Vision | |
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Communicate with the Administrator | |
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Develop Assertiveness | |
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Win with the Policy Board | |
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Mobilize Colleagues | |
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Plan the Strategy | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Bibliography | |
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Strive for Excellence | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Pursue Excellence | |
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Standards of Professional Practice | |
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Ethical Issues in Public Health Nutrition | |
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State Legislation | |
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Federal Legislation | |
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Quality Assurance | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Helpful Web Sites | |
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Notes | |
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Bibliography | |
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Anticipate the Future | |
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Reader Objectives | |
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Expect Demographic Changes | |
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Future Public Health Issues Will Put Nutrition at the Forefront | |
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Forecasting Future Health Care Financing and Delivery | |
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Advances in Medical Science | |
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Changes in the Food Supply | |
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Impact of Information Technology on Nutrition Practice | |
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Future Roles for Public Health Nutrition Practitioners | |
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Points to Ponder | |
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Bibliography | |
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USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 | |
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Ask Thomas! | |
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Bookshelf for Public Health Nutritionists | |
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Index | |