 | The examples and perspective in this article deal primarily with the United States and do not represent a worldwide view of the subject. (July 2019) |
Nutrition education is a combination of learning experiences designed to teach individuals or groups about the principles of a balanced diet, the importance of various nutrients, how to make healthy food choices, and how both dietary and exercise habits can affect overall well-being.[1] It includes a combination of educational strategies, accompanied by environmental supports, designed to facilitate voluntary adoption of food choices and other nutrition-related behaviors conducive to well-being.[2] Nutrition education is delivered through multiple venues and involves activities at the individual, community, and policy levels. Nutrition Education also critically looks at issues such as food security, food literacy, and food sustainability.[2]
- ^ Nutrition Education | DSHS. https://www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/program-services/nutrition-education . Accessed 29 November 2018.
- ^ a b Contento, I. R. (2008). "Nutrition education: Linking research, theory, and practice" (PDF). Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 17 (Suppl 1): 176–9. PMID 18296331.