Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition

Posted by on July 14, 2006

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition is the premier, peer-reviewed journal among professionals interested in the growing connection between the environment, food, nutrition, and health. It comprehensively examines local, national, and international hunger, and environmental nutrition issues?specifically, food and water security, agriculture, food production, sustainable food systems, poverty, social justice, and human values.

The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition is designed to provide current research and application information on public policy, legislation, and regulation related to food production, procurement, and consumption and the link with maintaining optimal nutrition and well being for all people.

The journal:
? provides a distinguished interdisciplinary venue for the publication of original articles prepared by scholars and practitioners in the field and reviewed by qualified peers
? publishes manuscripts that advance knowledge across the range of research and practice issues in food and water security, nutrition, health, agriculture, and the environment
? supports the professional growth of researchers and practitioners in these areas
? provides an essential resource for dietitians, nutritionists, agronomists, anthropologists, economists, educators, epidemiologists, food scientists, public health practitioners, and policymakers

Call for Papers
The Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition is currently accepting manuscripts for consideration of publication.

Information about submission requirements is available at: http://www.HaworthPress.com/journals/IFApdfs/j477.pdf
or from the Editor:
Marie Boyle Struble, Ph.D., R.D.
Chair, Dietetics Program
Editor, Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition
Southern Maine Community College
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5648
mstruble@smccme.edu

Papers are sought on any topic related to hunger, poverty, food insecurity, food and water access issues, agriculture, food production, sustainable food systems, social justice, and human values, including but not limited to the following:

? Food and Water Access and the Connection to Public Health Disparities and Chronic Diseases, Including Obesity
? Paradox of Lack of Access to a Healthful Diet Amid Wealth and an Epidemic of Obesity
? Access to Healthful Food and Water As a Basic Human Right
? Nutritional Anthropology and Interdisciplinary Approaches to Ending Hunger
? Community Food Systems
? Biotechnology and Food Security in Developing Countries
? How Food Choices Affect Health and Global Food Security
? Women and Food Security
? Health and Nutritional Impacts of Reduced-Chemical, Organic, and Sustainable Agricultural Systems
? Food and Water Safety Issues
? Nutritional and Economic Impacts of Local and Regional Food Systems
Consumers? (Individuals, Children, Students, Professionals, etc.)
? Perceptions of Hunger, Food Insecurity, Sustainable Agriculture, and Related Issues
? Health and Societal Implications of Aquaculture and Agricultural Food Technologies and Practices
? Trends in the Biodiversity of the Food Supply
? Politics and Policies Pertaining to Sustainable Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition
? Agricultural Practices That Affect the Nutritional Quality of the Food Supply
? Food and Nutrition Programs, Policies and Access Issues, and the Implications on Communities (e.g., Food Safety, Nutrition, Production, Household Access)
? Outcomes of Farm-to-Cafeteria Research and the Impacts on Behavior Change
? Global and Local Food Trade Policies and Their Impact on Global Hunger and Poverty
? Roles of Food Policy Councils in Promoting Optimal Nutrition and Health
? Programs, Policies, and Initiatives Addressing World Hunger, Malnutrition, and Food Insecurity
? Implications of Privatizing Food and Water Access and Intellectual Property for Nutrition and Health
? Food, Nutrition, and Energy Security (Food Miles, Petroleum Use in Fertilizers, and in Production Methods, etc.)
? How Climate Change Impacts Global Food and Water Security
? Original Research and Research Briefs
? Reports on Successful Programs, Policies, and Practices
? Reviews of Current Knowledge and Research Needs
? Interdisciplinary Analyses of Hunger, Environmental Nutrition, and Related Issues
? Commentary on Relevant Issues and Controversies
? Implications of Public Policy Related to Any of the Above Topics

Articles must be original and should emphasize new knowledge and discuss potential solutions or innovative practices. These articles should be timely, informative, and written in a clear, accessible style. Manuscript submissions are accepted on a continuous basis.

For more information about the Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, to order a subscription, or to request a FREE sample copy, go to: http://www.HaworthPress.com/store/product.asp?sku=j477.