NUTR 8020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Direct Democracy
31 May 2019
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The purpose of public policy is to fashion strategies for solving public problems. Regarding nutrition, the strategies for solving problems typically include: Policy course of action chosen by public authorities to address a given problem. Problem substantial discrepancy between what is and what should be . Policymaking process by which authorities decide what actions to take to address a problem or set of problems. Convince other people that a public problem exists. Bring together a broad-based grassroots constituency that supports addressing the problem. Gain and seek support from administrators and policymakers. Have the problem placed on the institutional agenda. A photo can bring an urgent issue to the public"s attention. Interest groups, coalitions, networks of experts, and grassroots individuals interested in the problem can be asked to help with designing alternatives to be presented to policy makers. A key consideration is whether the best proposed solution is reasonable.
