Chapter 7: A National Nutrition Agenda for the Public's Health Flashcards
National Nutrition Policy
A set of nationwide guidelines that specify how the nutritional needs of the population will be met.
Nutrition Screening
A system that identifies specific individuals for nutrition or public health intervention, often at the community level.
Nutrition Assessment
The measurement of indicators of dietary status and nutrition related health status to identify the possible occurrence, nature, and extent of impaired nutritional status (ranging from deficiency to toxicity).
Nutrition Monitoring
The assessment of dietary or nutritional status at intermittent times with the aim of detecting changes in the dietary or nutritional status of a population.
Nutrition Surveillance
The continuous assessment of nutritional status for the purpose of detecting changes in trends or distributions so that corrective measures can be taken.
Nutrition Monitoring System
The set of activities that provides regular information about the contribution that diet and nutritional status make to the health of the U.S. population and about the factors affecting diet and nutritional status.
Nutrition Research Components
- Nutrition monitoring research
- Nutrient requirements over the life cycle
- Role of nutrition in the etiology, prevention, and treatment of chronic diseases
- Nutrient content of foods
- Nutrient bioavailability and interactions
- Nutrition education research
- Adverse effects of excessive amounts of nutrients
- Physiological and health effects of herbs and other food components
Nutrition Policy Making Components
- Public health and food assistance programs
- Nutrition information and education programs
- Food production, fortification, and marketing
- Food safety and labeling
Nutrition Monitoring Components
- Nutritional status and nutrition related health measurements
- Food and nutrient consumption
- Food composition and nutrient databases
- Knowledge, attitudes, and behavior assessments
- Food supply determinations
