preventing disease by controlling risk factors
individuals who will benefit from community nutrition programs and services
Always registered dietitians (RDs) or licensed dietitians (LDs)
detecting disease early through screening and other forms of risk appraisal
course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem, accomplished through laws, regulations, and programs
Often provide nutrition services through government agencies
treat and rehabilitate people with illness or injury
instruments used to seek behavior changes that improve nutritional status and health
Community nutrition strives to improve health, nutrition, and well-being of individuals and groups within communities
screen for blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Have a solid background in the nutrition sciences with at least a bachelor’s degree
Four components of community: people, a location in space, social interaction, shared values
offer course in heart healthy cooking to general population
Manage nutrition care for diverse population groups across the lifespan
Health promotion is the process of enabling people to achieve their minimal potential for good health