Dietary guidelines and policy shape national and international efforts to improve public health through nutrition. This book explores how evidence-based recommendations are developed, implemented, and evaluated. It discusses the role of research, stakeholder engagement, and political processes in policy formulation. Topics include food pyramids, nutrition labeling laws, taxation on unhealthy foods, and school meal regulations. Readers learn about the impact of guidelines on population health and the challenges in aligning policy with diverse dietary practices.
Leruo Moeketsi is a policy analyst and nutrition economist with a focus on the formulation and impact evaluation of dietary guidelines. His interdisciplinary work bridges nutritional science, economics, and governance, emphasizing the social determinants of diet. He has advised government bodies on aligning national guidelines with current public health priorities and sustainable food systems. His publications often explore the political and cultural dimensions of dietary policymaking. He is particularly interested in evidence translation and the implementation of nutrition policy across populations.