Public Health Nutrition

<p>In this second edition of the bestselling title from the acclaimed Nutrition Society Textbook series, <i>Public Health Nutrition</i> has been extensively revised to ensure that it reflects the latest evidence-based knowledge and research.  Ground-breaking and comprehensive in both its scope and approach, <i>Public Health Nutrition</i> has been fully updated by an expert editorial team to cover the most recent changes in the field. It now offers a structured overview of the subject’s core concepts and considers public health nutrition tools and the application of intervention strategies.</p> <p>Divided into five key sections, <i>Public Health Nutrition </i>contains a wealth of information, including:</p> <ul> <li>Public health nutrition concepts and assessment tools, and their application in light of the latest evidence.</li> <li>Case studies to illustrate how best to apply the theory and evidence to policy and practice.</li> <li>An examination of nutrition throughout the lifecycle, and the relationship between diet and disease, including in relation to obesity, diabetes, cancer, as well as mental health.</li> <li>The impact of environmental factors on public health.</li> <li>Public health strategies, policies and approaches.</li> </ul> <p>With a clear and concise structure, <i>Public Health Nutrition</i> is an essential purchase for students of nutrition, dietetics and other healthcare areas, as well as an invaluable practical guide for health professionals working within public health. </p> <p>A supporting companion website featuring multiple-choice, short answer, and essay style questions is available at <a href=”http://www.wiley.com/go/buttriss/publichealth”>www.wiley.com/go/buttriss/publichealth</a></p>