Public Policy
*California State Capitol Museum (n.d.). Capitol Side [photograph]. http://capitolmuseum.ca.gov/
Public The Policy Committee at SFSU focuses on legislative, local and SFSU health and nutrition related needs. The purpose of this committee is to enlighten students about crucial information regarding health and nutrition in the hopes of encouraging students to act in their lives and the community. Such action is making nutrition and health affordable, sustainable, and fair for everyone.
Some of the ways we plan to do this is by being featured in the SNDA’s monthly BITE newsletter and posting to the SNDA Instagram account. In our posts we will highlight important legislative acts, review books, articles and offer useful information in ways students can get involved or provide them with helpful resources. In fact, one of these resources will be tuning into our Public Policy guest speakers via ZOOM and hearing the insight scoop among experienced health and nutrition Public Policy experts.
Since, Public Policy is all about education and change, we also hope to start a change.org campaign and get people excited about better health. Lastly, we plan to partner with the SNDA’s Food Justice subcommittee in highlighting ways to reduce food waste and improve food sustainability on and off campus. Overall, we are looking forward to the 2020-2021 school year and hope you find this information empowering.
- Haley Paxton & Victoria Haynes
Some of the ways we plan to do this is by being featured in the SNDA’s monthly BITE newsletter and posting to the SNDA Instagram account. In our posts we will highlight important legislative acts, review books, articles and offer useful information in ways students can get involved or provide them with helpful resources. In fact, one of these resources will be tuning into our Public Policy guest speakers via ZOOM and hearing the insight scoop among experienced health and nutrition Public Policy experts.
Since, Public Policy is all about education and change, we also hope to start a change.org campaign and get people excited about better health. Lastly, we plan to partner with the SNDA’s Food Justice subcommittee in highlighting ways to reduce food waste and improve food sustainability on and off campus. Overall, we are looking forward to the 2020-2021 school year and hope you find this information empowering.
- Haley Paxton & Victoria Haynes
Stay Informed
https://www.eatrightpro.org/news-center
https://blog.ucsusa.org/category/food-and-agriculture
https://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/the-sickness-in-our-food-supply/
https://www.food-price.org/publications
https://civileats.com/
https://www.aclu.org/
https://www.motherjones.com/topics/bite/page/2/
https://www.foodpolitics.com/about/
https://blog.ucsusa.org/category/food-and-agriculture
https://michaelpollan.com/articles-archive/the-sickness-in-our-food-supply/
https://www.food-price.org/publications
https://civileats.com/
https://www.aclu.org/
https://www.motherjones.com/topics/bite/page/2/
https://www.foodpolitics.com/about/
Gator Groceries was created as a direct response to provide more resources to SF State students to combat food insecurity. It includes the Associated Students Food Pantry and the Associated Students Food Cupboard.
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CalFresh Assistance
Students at SFSU can utilize CalFresh to help pay for groceries. CalFresh is a part of SNAP (Supplemental Food Assistance Program), which is a federally funded assistance program that helps low-income individuals buy healthy food. The monthly benefits are provided on an EBT card. To learn more about if you qualify and about the application process, click here or you can visit the Health Promotion and Wellness office during drop-in hours located in Village at Centennial Square, Building A, Room 1. |
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics: Dietetic Practice Group - Public Health/Community Nutrition
The Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice group (DPG) is a group of Academy members who are involved in research, policy, education, program planning and evaluation, and direct care and consultation services in the United States and abroad. Their goal is to serve the public through nutrition, health, and well-being by working in partnership with community leaders, health professionals, and key stakeholders. Click below to learn more about this dietetic practice group and to join. The Public Health/Community Nutrition dietetic practice group website: https://www.phcnpg.org/ https://www.eatrightpro.org/membership/academy-groups/dietetic-practice-groups/public-healthcommunity-nutrition-dpg |
Masters In Public Administration
Dietetic Internships that Include Public Policy or Public Health
Comprehensive list of dietetic internships (non-master’s) that have a public health/community nutrition emphasis
California: CSU Sacramento
Emphasis: Advocacy and Public Policy, Disease Management/Health Promotion
Website: http://www.csus.edu/facs/di/
New York: Daemon College
Emphasis: Public Health
This program is a Candidate for Accreditation, please check their website to see updates on their accreditation status.
Website: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/dietetic-internship
Pennsylvania: Immaculata University
Emphasis: Cultural Competence and Diversity in Dietetics
Website: http://www.immaculata.edu/academics/departments/nutrition_and_dietetics/Dietetic_Internship
Puerto Rico Department of Health:
Emphasis: Community Nutrition Education
It isn’t public health specifically, but you would be working through the department of health.
Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Dept-de-Salud/Pages/Unidades-Operacionales/Internado-de-Diet%C3%A9tica.aspx
California: CSU Sacramento
Emphasis: Advocacy and Public Policy, Disease Management/Health Promotion
Website: http://www.csus.edu/facs/di/
New York: Daemon College
Emphasis: Public Health
This program is a Candidate for Accreditation, please check their website to see updates on their accreditation status.
Website: https://www.daemen.edu/academics/areas-study/dietetic-internship
Pennsylvania: Immaculata University
Emphasis: Cultural Competence and Diversity in Dietetics
Website: http://www.immaculata.edu/academics/departments/nutrition_and_dietetics/Dietetic_Internship
Puerto Rico Department of Health:
Emphasis: Community Nutrition Education
It isn’t public health specifically, but you would be working through the department of health.
Website: http://www.salud.gov.pr/Dept-de-Salud/Pages/Unidades-Operacionales/Internado-de-Diet%C3%A9tica.aspx
Legislative Advocacy
For those of you who missed our January 2018 meeting, here is the presentation from Pat Booth, and handouts from the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics about their stance on public policy issues.
| sfsu_legislative_presentation_pbooth_1.29.18.pdf |
| cand-monitored-legislation-2017-update-oct-15.pdf |
| cand_public_policy_priorities_2017-2018_final.pdf |
