Policy, Systems, and Environmental Approaches for Obesity Prevention

• DOI: 10.1097/phh.0b013e3182841709
• Publication Date: 2013-08-29T13:16:40Z
• Authors: Rodney Lyn; Semra Aytur; Tobey A. Davis; Amy A. Eyler; Kelly R. Evenson; Jamie F. Chriqui; Angie L. Cradock; Karin Valentine G...; Jill Litt; Ross C. Brownson
• Keywords: Framing (construction); Conceptual framework; Policy studies

In Brief The public health literature has not fully explored the complexities of policy process as they relate to practice and obesity prevention. We conducted a review across science fields, distilled key theories making, developed framework inform policy, systems, environmental change efforts on Beginning with conceptual description, we focus understanding three domains process: problem domain, political domain. identify activities in including following: (a) assessing social environment; (b) engaging, educating collaborating individuals groups; (c) identifying framing problem; (d) utilizing available evidence; (e) solutions; (f) building support will. article provides resources case studies guide local state around This study aims at providing guidance for practitioners collaborative groups that hold promise facilitating