Featuring a chapter on "Security of food supply and bioterrorism preparedness" by Barbara Bruemmer.

Nutrition in Public Health, 2nd edition
A Handbook for Developing Programs and Services
Editor: Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Foreword Teresa Fung, ScD, RD
Preface What is Public Health Nutrition?
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Part 1 Applying Nutrition in Public Health
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 1 Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Public Health Service
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD

Ethics in Public Health Nutrition
The History of Public Health Nutrition
The Changing Population of the 21st Century
The Education of Public Health Practitioners

Chapter 2 Applying Nutrition Science to the Public's Health
Carol E O'Neil, PhD, MPH, LDN, RD
Teresa Nicklas, DrPH, LN

Public Health Nutritionists and the Science Behind Them
Nutrition Monitoring
The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Bringing Nutrition Recommendations to the Public
Part II Assessing and Intervening in the Community's Nutrition Needs
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 3 Community Needs Assessment
Elizabeth Metallinos-Katsaras, PhD, RD
Community Needs Assessment: Definition and Overview
Steps to Conduct a Community Needs Assessment
Needs Assessment in Practice: Massachusetts WIC Needs Assessment
Chapter 4 Reaching Out to Those at Highest Nutritional Risk
Jan Kallio, MS, RD, LDN
Rachel Colchamiro, MPH, RD

Defining High Risk Factors
Improving Services to At-Risk Families
Chapter 5 Childhood Obesity: A Public Health Perspective
Edna Harris-Davis, MS, MPH, RD, LD
Inger Stallmann, MS, RD, LD
Assessment of Overweight in Children
Overweight Children in a Public Health Perspective
Environmental Influences on Overweight Children
Addressing Childhood Obesity as a Public Health Nutritionist
Research in the Area of Childhood Obesity
Public Health Model and Childhood Obesity
Opportunities for Public Health Nutritionists to Intervene and Prevent Childhood Obesity
Programs and Resources that Support Evidence-Based Practices in Preventing Childhood Obesity
One Community's Experience
Chapter 6 Intervening to Change the Public's Eating Behavior
Yeemay Su Miller, MS, RD
Current Eating Trends
Obesity in America
Changing Eating Behavior
Part III Shaping Nutrition Policies that Affect the Public's Health
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 7 Creating Public Policy
Bruce Rengers, PhD, RD
Define Public Policy
Characteristics of Public Policy
US Public Health Policy
Nutrition Policy: Goals and Methods
Policy Creation at the Federal Level
Policy Development at all Levels of Government: Federal, State, & Local
Leadership Roles for Nutritionists
Chapter 8 Advocating and Influencing Health and Nutrition Policies
Bruce Rengers, PhD, RD
Politics in Policy Development
Importance of Building an Infrastructure of Support
The Future of Public Health
Chapter 9 The Role of the USDA in Public Health Nutrition
Beverly Seller-McCabe, PhD, RD
Margaret L.Boyle, PhD, RD, FADA
Overview of Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services (FNCS)
Overview of the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
Overview of Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
Overview of Research, Education, and Economics (REE)
Food Surveys Research Group (FSRG)
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension (CREES)
Economic Research Service (ERS)
History of Nutrition Education in USDA
Part IV Promoting the Public's Nutritional Health
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 10 Growing a Healthier Nation: Maternal, Infant, Child
and Adolescent Nutrition
Shortie McKinney, PhD, RD, LDN, FADA
Beth Leonberg, MS, RD, LDN, FADA
Bonnie Spear, PhD, RD
Maternal Health
Infancy
Childhood and Adolescence
Public Health Initiatives
Chapter 11 The Importance of Public Health Nutrition Programs in Preventing
Disease and Promoting Adult Health
Judith Sharlin, PhD, RD
Preventing Disease and Promoting Health
Chronic Diseases: The Leading Causes of Death and Disability
Prevention Strategies
Dietary Guidelines for Disease Prevention
Diet and Health: Nutrition Strategies and Risk Factors
Chapter 12 Assuring Nutrition Services for Older Adults
Joseph Carlin, MS, RD, LDN, FADA
An Aging Population
Feeding America's Elderly
Factors that Promote Program Success
Evaluation
Other Nutrition Interventions
The Future
Chapter 13 Providing Nutrition Services in Public Health Primary Care
Arlene Spark, EdD, RD, FADA, FACN
Primary Care: Setting, Practice, Providers
Nutrition in Primary Care
Chronic Disease Management and Self-Management
Representative Public Health Nutrition Programs in Primary Care Settings
Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health
Care
Chapter 14 The Baby Boomers: Identification of Wellness Needs
Stacey Chappa, RD; Shirley Chao, MS, RD, LDN; Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Baby Boomer Demographics and Characteristics
Interventions for Baby Boomers
Recommendations for the Future
Chapter 15 Maintaining Nutrition and Food Service Standards in
Acute, Long-Term, Group, and Home Care
Thelma Baker, PhD, RD, LD
The Role of the Nutritionist
Licensure, Regulation, and Accreditation
The Mission of Food Service
Counseling Clients and Families
Part V Protecting the Public's Nutritional Health
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 16 Safeguarding the Food Supply
Paul N. Taylor, PhD
Protecting the Food Supply
Federal Agencies
Food Safety Laws
Hazards to Food Safety
Food Safety in the 21st Century

Chapter 17 Securing Adequate Food for the Public
David Holben, PhD, RD, LD
Measuring the Food Security Status of the Public
Food Security in the United States
The Impact of Food Insecurity on the Public
Chapter 18 Security of the Food Supply and Bioterrorism Preparedness
Barbara Bruemmer, PhD, RD, CD
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
Part VI Managing the System
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 19 Planning and Evaluating Nutrition Services for the Community
Julie M. Moreschi, MS, RD, LD
What is Planning?
Types of Planning
History in Health Education Planning
Planning Models
Health Program Evaluation
Chapter 20 Managing Data
Elizabeth Barden, PhD

Data in Program Planning and Needs Assessment Analysis of Quantitative Data Data in Program Management and Evaluation Nutrition Monitoring and Surveillance Data Compilation Data Requirements, Collection, and Management
Chapter 21 Managing Money
Katherine Cairnes, MPH, MBA, RD
Financing Public Health Nutrition Programs and Services
General Revenue
Preparing Budgets and Determining Program Costs
The Budget Summary
Developing Skills in Grant Writing
Part VII Mobilizing Personnel
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 22 Staffing Public Health Nutrition Programs and Services
Cynthia Taft Bayerl, MS, RD, LDN
Core Functions in Nutrition Service Systems
Nutritionists Role in Core Functions and Essential Public Health Services
Emerging Trends that Impact Staffing
Chapter 23 Managing Public Health Nutrition Personnel
Esther Okeiyi, PhD, RD, LDN
Elements of Management
The Role of a Public Health Nutrition Director/Manager
Chapter 24 Leveraging Nutrition Education through the Public Health Team
Deepa Arora, PhD
Why is Nutrition Important
Modifying Nutrition-Related Behavior
Definition of Nutrition Education
Impact of Nutrition Education
The Nutrition Education Team
National Initiatives to Promote Nutrition Education Team Work
Part VIII Surviving in a Competitive World
Sari Edelstein, PhD, RD
Chapter 25 Networking for Nutrition
Patti S. Landers, PhD, RD, LD
Networks, Alliances, Coalitions, and Consortiums
Collaborating with Others for Nutrition Networks
Professional Networking
Chapter 26 Marketing Nutrition Programs and Services
Nancie H. Herbold, EdD, RD
Paul N. Taylor, PhD
Marketing Defined
Marketing Research
Market Segmentation
The Social Marketing Mix
Product
Place
Price
Promotion
Evaluation
Marketing Ethics
Chapter 27 Earning Administrative Support
Jeanette Beasley, MPH, RD
Administrator 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 Media
Obtaining Financial support for Nutrition Programs and Initiatives
Chapter 28 Striving for Excellence and Envisioning the Future
Marcia Thomas, MS, MPH, RD
Pamella Darby, MS, MPH, RD
Motivation for Excellence
The Importance of Professional Development
Future Challenges in Public Health Nutrition
Appendices
A: Public Health Nutrition: A Historical Perspective
B: Position of The American Dietetic Association: Providing Nutrition Services for Infants, Children, and Adults with Developmental Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
C: Position of The American Dietetic Association: The Role of Dietetics Professionals in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
D: Guidelines for Community Nutrition Supervised Experiences, 2nd edition
E: Helpful Nutrition Websites

F: State Health Department Websites
G: 2004 Team Nutrition Training Grant Application
H: Learning Activities
Carol E. O'Neil, PhD, MPH, LDN, RD and Theresa A. Nicklas, DrPH, LN