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Lecture Notes
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> Lecture 1: Course Introduction and Overview: Policy Definition, Framework, Food & Nutrition Problems, Principles/Constructs (671 KB)
> Lecture 2: US Food & Nutrition Policies - The Actors, Structures, & Instruments: FDA & USDA, Dietary Guidelines & Food Labels (2,611 KB)
> Lecture 3: Methods of Evaluating Food & Nutrition Policies: How Do We Assess Costs in Relation to Effect and Benefit, and Against Alternative Programs? (153 KB)
> Lecture 4: US Food & Nutrition Policies - Ideal vs. Reality: US Food Indusstry, Agricultural Policy, Food Availability, Consumer Demand, and Impact on Dietary Choices (1,684 KB)
> Lecture 6: Developing Country Policies: Food Aid (289 KB)
> Lecture 7: Developing Country Policies: International, Bilateral, and National Agencies and Policy Instruments (530 KB)
