Nutrition Education: Linking Research, Theory & Practice , Third Edition Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access nutrition education programs that address the personal and environmental influences affecting individuals' food choices and assists them in adopting healthy behaviors throughout their lifetime. Using a six-step process, the Third Edition integrates research, theory, and practice and provides advice and direction on designing, implementing, and evaluating theory-based nutrition education. This text is divided into three parts: Part I describes the key elements of success for nutrition education, as well as the major theories that can be used in nutrition education interventions; Part II features the 6-step process for designing nutrition education, translating theory into concrete objectives and strategies that can be practically implemented. It includes worksheets and case studies to provide a clear illustration of each step; Part III describes the nuts and bolts of implementing nutrition education, including information on leading groups, working with diverse populations, making presentations, and using media effectively.