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Nutrition in the Humphrey tradition.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|August 1, 1979
Summary
The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW) is expanding nutrition programs, focusing on nutrition education. Collaboration with The American Dietetic Association is sought to prioritize and enhance these vital public health initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Nutrition
- Health Policy and Administration
Background:
- Overview of Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (DHEW) nutrition activities.
- Focus on the role and expansion of the Nutrition Coordinating Committee.
- Acknowledges the broad scope of current nutrition initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline current DHEW nutrition activities and their planned expansion.
- To emphasize the importance of nutrition education as a priority.
- To solicit assistance from The American Dietetic Association in prioritizing efforts.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive overview of DHEW's nutrition-related activities.
- Identification of current and potential future nutrition problems and solutions.
- Call for collaborative prioritization with external stakeholders.
Main Results:
- DHEW's nutrition activities are extensive and poised for growth.
- Nutrition education is a key focus area for both DHEW and The American Dietetic Association.
- A need for enhanced effectiveness, availability, and responsiveness of nutrition programs is identified.
Conclusions:
- DHEW is committed to advancing nutrition initiatives, particularly in education.
- Partnership with The American Dietetic Association is crucial for program success.
- Future efforts will aim to optimize nutrition programs for the American public.