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Description of Resource:

This document describes a set of 5 recommendations and supporting strategies to accelerate progress toward obesity prevention in the next decade. The document also identifies potential measures to access progress toward this goal.

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Developed By:

IOM

Developer Type:

Non-Federal Government

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area(s):

Nutrition and Weight Status

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

NWS-8, NWS-9, NWS-10, NWS-11

Resource Type:

Non-Systematic Review

Randomized Controlled Trial

Cohort Study

Cross-Sectional or Prevalence Study

Expert Opinion

Field-Based Summary or Case Study

Experimental Study

Citation:

Glickman D, Parker L, Sim LJ, Cook HDV, Miller EA, eds., and the Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention, Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention: Solving the Weight of the Nation [Internet]. Washington, DC: National Academies Press (US); 2012 [cited 2013 Jan 17]. Available from: http://www.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13275

Tags:

Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Government & Policymakers, Healthcare, Environmental & Policy, Informational & Educational, Primary Prevention, Families & Households, Patients, Students

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Source URL: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/tools-resources/evidence-based-resource/accelerating-progress-in-obesity-prevention-solving-the
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2016-06-09 15:53:42.0