This second volume in the Food Policy series focuses on critical nutrition and dietetics
studies 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 dietetics since its inception in 2009 as well as
commentary on its continuing relevance and its applicability in the fields of dietetic
education research and practice. Chapters address key topics such as how to bring critical
dietetics into conventional practice applying critical diets in clinical practice policy
applications and new perspectives on training and educating a critical nutrition and dietetic
workforce. 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 dietetics in 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.
