PHN Guidance Standards
The main objective of this research project was to create a basis for evidence-based decision-making processes in the public health nutrition sector. To this end, the development of an evidence-based approach for the systematic and standardised evaluation of public health nutrition measures was advanced.
As a starting point for the conceptual considerations, specific requirements of Public Health Nutrition (PHN) were elaborated and a model proposal was developed using existing evidence-based concepts and approaches as well as the integration of tested methods and instruments. In addition, an application test was carried out using a concrete practical example, the population-wide reduction of cooking salt.
As a result of this project, which was the subject of a PhD project, a model was developed that identified four areas that make up the model of an evidence-based PHN by means of action guiding questions. These areas form a cycle of action that leads from the initial question to the synthesis of the required evidence (see Figure 1).
Knorpp L. Evidence-based Public Health Nutrition. Development of a systematic and standardised approach for application in Germany.doctoral thesis, University of Giessen.
Knorpp, L.; Kroke, A.: Evidence-based public health nutrition: what constitutes good evidence? ICAB Reviews 2012; 7: 45
Knorpp, L; Kroke, A. Make the healthier choices the easier choices - promoting the science and practice of public health nutrition in Germany. Nutrition Review 2012; 4: 219-223
Knorpp L, Kroke A, Müller-Nordhorn J. Evidence-based interventions for population-based prevention of diet-associated diseases. Ernährungsumschau 2011; 4: 182-189
Knorpp, L, Kroke, A. Evidence-based interventions for population-based prevention of diet-associated diseases. Theoretical foundations, approaches and challenges. Ernährungsumschau 2011;2:73-79
Knorpp, L; Kroke, A. Concepts and strategies for evidence-based public health nutrition interventions - a systematic review Proceedings of the German Nutrition Society 2013; 18: 86.
Knorpp, L;Kroke, A. Evidence-based public health nutrition interventions in an international context - a status review. Proceedings of the German Nutrition Society 2013; 18: 10
Projektleitung Fulda
Prof. Dr. habil. Anja Kroke
Preventive Strategies in Nutrition • Nutritional Epidemiology