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Public Policy in Undergraduate Dietetics Education

“…To understand the impact of public policy on dietetics, students may benefit from a stepwise approach to instruction on the public policy process and the significance of the role of dietitians in the process. 25 The PPW provides practical training for participants to learn to work effectively on legislative and regulatory issues. For example, in an introductory nutrition class, the instructor can explain the policy of food labeling, while in the community nutrition course, students can practice using the legislative process to promote health of vulnerable populations.…”