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Nutrition legislation: strategy for success
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1980
Summary
Sponsoring legislation demands significant organizational commitment. Strategic planning, coalition building, and sustained advocacy are crucial for influencing nutrition programs and funding, yielding substantial results for dedicated efforts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Legislative Advocacy
Background:
- Legislative sponsorship requires substantial resource allocation.
- Defining clear goals is essential before drafting legislation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the comprehensive process and considerations for sponsoring legislation.
- To highlight the potential impact of strategic legislative action on nutrition programs.
Main Methods:
- Defining legislative goals and drafting bills.
- Identifying and selecting legislative sponsors.
- Building coalitions and engaging in public relations.
- Conducting grassroots lobbying and advocacy efforts.
Main Results:
- Successful legislative strategies can significantly alter nutrition programs and funding.
- The process is resource-intensive, demanding significant time and commitment.
Conclusions:
- Effective legislative participation requires meticulous planning and unwavering dedication.
- The "you get out what you put in" principle applies to legislative endeavors.