Critical Dietetics and Critical Nutrition Studies

This second volume in the Food Policy series focuses on critical nutrition and dieteticsstudies, offering an innovative and interdisciplinary exploration of the complexities of the food supply and the actors in it through a new critical lens.The volume provides an overview of the growth of critical nutrition and dieteticssince its inception in 2009, as well as commentary on its continuing relevance and its applicability in the fields of dieteticeducation, research, and practice. Chapters address key topics such as how to bring critical dieteticsinto conventional practice, applying critical diets in clinical practice, policy applications, and new perspectives on training and educating a critical nutrition and dieteticworkforce. Contributing authors from around the globe also discuss the role of critical nutrition dietetics in industry, private practice, and consultancy, as well the role of critical dieteticsin addressing the food, hunger, and health issues associated with the world economic crisis.The authors designed the volume to be a reference work for students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Critical Nutrition, Critical Food Studies, and Critical Dietetics. Each chapter offers concise aims and learning outcomes, as well as assignments for students and a concise chapter summary. These features enhance the value of the volume as a learning tool.