Includes index.

Contents: Section 1: Principles: Overview -- Concepts and guiding principles -- Knowledge -- Reference standards and guidelines -- Section 2: Populations: Overview -- Mothers and infants -- Children and adolescents -- Older adults -- Section 3: Priorities: Overview -- Economically, geographically and socially disadvantaged communities -- Indigenous communities -- Obesity prevention -- International nutrition -- Global developments in the food system -- Section 4: Practices: Overview -- Monitoring the food and nutrition situation of populations -- Physical activity -- Research skills -- Professional practice -- Project management -- Promotion and communication -- Policy and politics -- Acknowledgements.