making connections

Linking Theory and Practice within the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Michelle Rivard
Population and Public Health Branch
Atlantic Region

February 2003

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The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Health Canada or any of the four Atlantic provincial governments.

Également disponible en français sous le titre Faire des liens: Liens entre la théorie et la pratique dans le cadre du Programme canadien de nutrition prénatale.

Contents may not be reproduced for commercial purposes, but any other reproduction, with acknowledgement, is encouraged. Please credit the source as follows: Making Connections: Linking Theory and Practice within the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program, February 2003. Michelle Rivard, Population and Public Health Branch, Atlantic Regional Office, Health Canada.

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Atlantic Regional Office
Population and Public Health Branch
Health Canada
1525 - 1505 Barrington Street
Halifax NS B3J 3Y6
Tel: (902) 426-2700
Fax: (902) 426-9689
Email: pphatlantic-spspatlantique@hc-sc.gc.ca
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Background
Approach

THE FINDINGS

A. Supportive Environments
B. Participation and Involvement
C. Capacity Building

CONCLUSION

GLOSSARY

APPENDICES

Appendix A: Core Elements and Sub-elements
Appendix B: Sample Participant Profiles

ENDNOTES

Please note that this document was published by Health Canada prior to the announcement of the establishment of the Public Health Agency of Canada on September 24, 2004. Any reference to Health Canada should be assumed to be to the Public Health Agency of Canada.