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Reports and articles for the educator working to promote behavior change with regards to dietary and economic choices.

Charting the Course for Evaluation: How Do We Measure the Success of Nutrition Education and Promotion in Food Assistance Programs?  (PDF|3.9 MB)
USDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
A summary of meeting proceedings including information on designing nutrition interventions using theoretical models. February, 1997
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Dietary Assessment of Major Trends in U.S. Food Consumption, 1970-2005
USDA. Economic Research Service.
This report examines major trends in the amount of food available for consumption in the United States between 1970 and 2005. The report also estimates whether Americans are meeting Federal dietary recommendations for each of the major food groups. Findings show that for Americans to meet these recommendations, they would need to substantially lower their intake of added fats, refined grains, and added sugars and sweeteners and increase their consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk and milk products. March 2008
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Nutri-Net News - Media Matters  (PDF|224 KB)
Nutrition Education Network of Wisconsin.
Provides information on targeted messages based on a study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, December 1998, which looked at behaviors that predict fruit and vegetable consumption. April, 1999
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The Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Focuses on the Learner
Journal of Extension Vol 45, Number 2, April 2007
"This study sought to determine how California Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program educators are implementing learner-centered approaches. Learner-centered education requires advanced preparation to implement successfully; educators may need to be more assertive with agencies to achieve results." April 2007
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					   Adult Nutrition
  
					  Behavior Change
 
					   Child Nutrition
 
					   Childhood Overweight
 
					   Dietary Fat and Fat Replacers
 
					   Dietary Supplements
 
					   Ethnic/Cultural Groups
 
					   Food Insecurity and Hunger
 
					   Food Labels
 
					   Food Preparation
 
					   Food Resource Management
 
					   Food Safety
 
					   Fruits and Vegetables
 
					   Health Literacy
 
					   Health Statistics
 
					   High Blood Pressure Prevention
 
					   Historical Information
 
					   Nutrition and Disability
 
					   Nutrition for Older Adults (formerly "Elderly Nutrition")
 
					   Osteoporosis Prevention
 
					   Overweight/Obesity Prevention
 
					   Physical Activity
 
					   Sugars
 
					   Vegetarian Nutrition
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