Methods that worked successfully in a nutrition education program for migrant farm workers are presented. (DT)

Highlights of the Ten-State Nutrition Survey, with emphasis on implications for programs of nutrition education. (LK)

Provides an information processing model as a useful theoretical approach for nutrition education research. (CS)

Arizona Community Nutrition Workers gain college credit and job competence through Personalized Systems of Instruction. (Author/BB)

Politics, economics and cultural traditions are considered factors in projects to increase consumption of indigenous foods. Special emphasis is given to breastfeeding infants and drinking coconut milk instead of soft drinks. (Author/BB)

Half of the nutrients evaluated from Basic Four menus did not meet the current recommended allowances. (Author/BB)

Discusses need to establish minimum standards of training for nutrition educators,'' and standardized curricula at the undergraduate level. Gives attention to definitions, adequate training, and suggested guidelines as a starting point for further discussion. (LK)

Reports results of a January, 1972 questionnaire which was mailed to 418 departments at universities and colleges in the U. S. Information relates to educational backgrounds of graduate students in nutrition; major coursework requirements; and, positions taken by students upon completion of their training. (LK)

Focused on professional preparation of nutrition educators, i.e. who's teaching nutrition at the elementary and secondary levels; teacher training; undergraduate nutrition education at Michigan State University; curriculum development; and associated disciplines. (LK)

A listing of articles appearing in periodicals in the United States relating to the needs for and scope of nutrition education. General topics are background, personnel and methods, in school, special needs, public education, and health-related education. (BL)

This editorial addresses the problem of science and politics as viewed from the presidency of the Society for Nutrition Education. Of special concern is the conflict arising from differing segments of the nutrition profession. (CS)

Discusses energy and nutrient requirements of pregnant women with respect to kcal needs and vitamins B-6, folacin, vitamin E, and intake of certain trace elements. Also discusses nutritional needs of the premature infant and the ways of supplying these nutrients. (MA)