Understanding Nutrition: A Primer on Programs and Policies in California

Understanding Nutrition: A Primer on Programs and Policies in California is one in a series of primers offered to assist practitioners and policy leaders in advancing their basic knowledge of complex social service systems. This Primer offers a statistical profile of the weight, dietary practices, and physical activity of Californians, a review of the relevant federal and state governmental structures and laws, a description of the programs supporting nutrition and community food security, and a review of the key policy issues.
Funding for the Primer was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Stamp Program, an equal opportunity employer and provider, through the California Nutrition Network for Healthy, Active Families. For information about the California Food Stamp Program, please go to http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/
or call 1-800-952-5253.

Recommended Citation:

Reed, D. F. & Karpilow, K.A. (2004, August). Understanding nutrition: A primer on programs and policies in California. Berkeley, CA: California Center for Research on Women and Families, Public Health Institute. Available on the CCRWF website, http://www.ccrwf.org.

Please direct comments about this Primer to ccrwf@ccrwf.org.