Presents principles & themes to facilitate the improvement of nutrition. The first part focuses on improvement of nutrition within the U.S. It describes the current situation in the U.S., how nutrition action is achieved, & the country's overall goals for nutrition action. The report describes 7 broad strategies that are means to achieve a healthier & more productive society: eating for health; nutrition security for all; safe food & water; nutrition monitoring; promoting breastfeeding; nutrition-sensitive research; & human nutrition research. The second part focuses on international issues & reflects the U.S. leadership role.

This book is about the progress the United States health care system has made towards reclaiming breastfeeding as the normal way to feed babies and young children.