Dietetics and Nutrition Guide

Presents the work of a diverse group of scientists who collectively explore the broad scope of research in the field of nutritional neuroscience.

Starting with some methodological issues - discussing systemic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical trials - this publication concisely summarizes current knowledge as well as ignorance and uncertainty regarding selected aspects of childhood nutrition.

Offers a broad introduction to food policies in the United States with chapters on US agriculture, food production and the environment, international agricultural trade, food and beverage manufacturing, food retail and restaurants, food safety, dietary guidance, food labeling, advertising and federal food assistance programs for the poor.

Provides an overview of research strategies in nutritional epidemiology with sections on methods of dietary assessment using data on food intake, biochemical indicators of diet, and measures of body composition and size.

Nutritionism refers to the reductive understanding of nutrients as the key indicators of healthy food -- an approach that has dominated nutrition science, dietary advice, and food marketing. Scrinis argues this ideology has narrowed and in some cases distorted our appreciation of food quality, such that even highly processed foods may be perceived as healthful depending on their content of "good" or "bad" nutrients.

This guide to dietetics research has been written and edited by experts in the field for new and experienced researchers alike. As a reference, Research: Successful Approaches provides practical observations that will make research accessible to all readers.