Includes bibliographical references and index.

Issues in nutrition education : an introduction ; Overview of determinants of food choice and dietary change : implications for nutrition education ; An overview of nutrition education : facilitating why and how to take action ; Foundation in theory and research : increasing awareness and enhancing motivation ; Foundation in theory and research : facilitating the ability to take action ; Foundation in theory and research : promoting environmental supports for action ; Step 1 : analyzing food and health issues and specifying the behavior or action focus of the program ; Step 2 : identifying potential mediators of program behaviors and actions ; Step 3 : selecting theory, educational philosophy, and program components ; Step 4 : translating behavioral theory into educational and support objectives ; Step 5[a] : translating behavioral theory into educational strategies : a focus on enhancing motivation for action ; Step 5[b] translating behavioral theory into educational strategies : a focus on facilitating the ability to take action ; Step 5[c] : designing strategies to promote environmental supports for action : making action possible ; Step 6 : planning the evaluation for theory-based nutrition education ; Communicating effectively in groups ; Beyond groups : other channels for nutrition education ; Working with diverse population groups ; Nutrition educators as change agents in the environment.