Nutrition Education Series

Nutrition education may be defined as a combination of educational tactics accompanied by physical or environmental supports, the purpose of which is to encourage voluntary adoption of foods and other lifestyle behaviors that are beneficial to health. This book highlights the importance of nutrition education as an integral part of day-to-day life. The first part takes an in-depth look at what nutrition education is and how it can be used to influence various target populations. The second part explores the complexities of eating behavior, underscoring the importance of early childhood as a critical time for intervention. The final part focuses on nutrition education in medical schools, highlighting the latest educational technologies being used in curricula, as well as methods for bringing nutrition to the clinic. The insights presented in this book cover the basis of how nutrition interventions can be designed and delivered to improve food choices and, ultimately, an individual's health. The publication will be of great interest for educators, pediatricians, dietitians, public health, professionals, and policy makers.

This book introduces the young reader to nutritional science, while providing children an early opportunity to learn about health and nutrition. It highlights the importance of consuming healthy choices of food necessary to promote health, wellness, growth and development, while creating an environment that encourage and support healthy eating habits. It describes and emphasize the characteristic of essential and non-essential nutrients, while exploring the properties of nutrients and foods. The instruction explains the various factors that contribute to a healthy diet. The book offers appropriate preparation for further study in nutritional sciences, and health- related sciences.

This book will guide you from the theoretical underpinnings of hands-on nutrition education (HONE) programs to the tools necessary to turn that theory into practice and customize a program for your target population. Learn practical guidelines for different types of HONE activities, including: Food demonstrations; Grocery store tours; Cooking classes; Development and management of institutional HONE programs. Resources include equipment lists, cooking class materials, resource planning sheets, medical documentation guide, program surveys and evaluations, sample funding proposal and much more.