Table of Contents

List of Contributors


Preface


SECTION I. LIFE CYCLE NUTRITION FROM THE PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE


Chapter 1. Life Cycle Nutrition from a Public Health Perspective: An Introduction to Foundational Concepts and Approaches


Chapter 2. Public Health Nutrition Practice Throughout the Life Cycle


SECTION II. LIFE STAGE NUTRITION WITH A PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS


Chapter 3. Nutrition in Pregnancy: Population Health Perspectives


Chapter 4. Infant Nutrition


Chapter 5. Toddler, Preschooler, and School-Age Child Nutrition


Chapter 6. Adolescent Nutrition: A Public Health Approach


Chapter 7. Young and Middle Adult Nutrition


Chapter 8. Older Adult Nutrition: A Population Approach to Healthy Aging


SECTION III. PUBLIC HEALTH AND NUTRITION: KEY TOPICS AND TRENDS


Chapter 9. Food Insecurity Throughout the Life Cycle


Chapter 10. Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: A Global Public Health Priority


Chapter 11. Chronic Disease Prevention in Populations Across the Life Cycle


Chapter 12. Public Health Nutrition Emergency Management


Chapter 13. Public Health Nutrition Communications and Education: Demonstrating Cultural Competence Throughout the Life Cycle


Chapter 14. Economic Aspects of Public Health Nutrition Across the Life Cycle


Chapter 15. Public Health Nutrition Through the Life Cycle: Future Trends


Appendices


Glossary


Index

About the Author

Kyle L. Thompson, DCN, RDN, LDN, CNSC is Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Coordinator of Graduate Programs in Public Health Nutrition at Appalachian State University.

Margaret Barth, PhD, MPH is Professor and Chair of Nutrition and Health Care Management at Appalachian State University.

Melissa D. Gutschall, PhD is a Professor in Nutrition and Foods and Director of Graduate Programs in Nutrition at Appalachian State University.