Food policies can have a lasting impact on public health by influencing consumption and marketing of foods. However, these policies have to be established and sustainable to survive changing economic and political environments. Learning the elements of successful nutrition policies will aid community nutritionists, public health educators and nutrition educators in developing and implementing policies that improve public health. This presentation will examine the school meals program and health claim labeling as two examples of food policies that impact public health in the United States and internationally. As countries cope with widespread nutrient deficiencies as well as dramatically increasing rates of chronic diseases such as obesity and heart disease, these examples will highlight policies that have the potential to impact public health. An examination of the successes and failures of school lunch programs in the United States and Mexico and discussion of the increased use of health claims will provide the basis for identifying the key components to successful food policy.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of the session, the participant (learner) in this session will be able to: 1.Identify key components to successful nutrition policy. 2.Discuss the impact of food policy on consumption and marketing of foods. 3.Analyze how food policy can address both nutrition deficiencies and excesses that impact public health.
Keywords: Nutrition,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: None
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.