Foreword  Teresa Fung, ScD, RD
Preface     What is Public Health Nutrition?

Part 1     Applying Nutrition in Public Health
Chapter 1     Understanding the Role of Nutrition in Public Health Service
Chapter 2     Applying Nutrition Science to the Public’s Health

Part II     Assessing and Intervening in the Community’s Nutrition Needs
Chapter 3     Community Needs Assessment
Chapter 4     Reaching Out to Those at Highest Nutritional Risk
Chapter 5     Childhood Obesity: A Public Health Perspective
Chapter 6     Intervening to Change the Public’s Eating Behavior

Part III     Shaping Nutrition Policies that Affect the Public’s Health
Chapter 7     Creating Public Policy
Chapter 8     Advocating and Influencing Health and Nutrition Policies
Chapter 9     The Role of the USDA in Public Health Nutrition

Part IV     Promoting the Public’s Nutritional Health
Chapter 10     Growing a Healthier Nation: Maternal, Infant, Child and Adolescent Nutrition
Chapter 11      The Importance of Public Health Nutrition Programs in Preventing Disease and Promoting Adult Health
Chapter 12     Assuring Nutrition Services for Older Adults
Chapter 13     Providing Nutrition Services in Public Health Primary Care
Chapter 14     The Baby Boomers:  Identification of Wellness Needs
Chapter 15     Maintaining Nutrition and Food Service Standards in

Part V     Protecting the Public’s Nutritional Health
Chapter 16     Safeguarding the Food Supply
Chapter 17     Securing Adequate Food for the Public
Chapter 18     Security of the Food Supply and Bioterrorism Preparedness

Part VI     Managing the System
Chapter 19     Planning and Evaluating Nutrition Services for the Community
Chapter 20     Managing Data
Chapter 21     Managing Money

Part VII     Mobilizing Personnel
Chapter 22     Staffing Public Health Nutrition Programs and Services
Chapter 23     Managing Public Health Nutrition Personnel
Chapter 24     Leveraging Nutrition Education through the Public Health Team

Part VIII     Surviving in a Competitive World
Chapter 25     Networking for Nutrition
Chapter 26     Marketing Nutrition Programs and Services
Chapter 27     Earning Administrative Support
Chapter 28     Striving for Excellence and Envisioning the Future

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