Community Nutrition in Action: An Entrepreneurial Approach

The Community Nutrition in Action book presents program planning, policies, resources, and nutrition issues related to community nutrition and provides an understanding of how to create and implement nutrition programs for various constituencies (the elderly, children, low-income populations, college students, etc.). Successful practitioners in community nutrition have demonstrated that they possess a mindset and skill set that opens the door to new ideas and projects. By integrating an entrepreneurial approach, this book helps readers learn how to take risks, experiment with new techniques, and use innovative methods to improve nutrition and public health outcomes. The book also provides essential foundational materials for those who will engage in addressing community nutrition and health issues, including program delivery, nutrition education, nutrition assessment, and planning for nutritional interventions.