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This document describes a set of five 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.

Evidence-Based Resource Details

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Developed By:

IOM

Healthy People 2020 Topic Area:

Nutrition and Weight Status

Healthy People 2020 Objectives:

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

Resource Type:

Non-Systematic Review

Randomized Controlled Trial

Experimental Study

Cohort Study

Cross-Sectional or Prevalence Study

Field-Based Summary or Case Study

Expert Opinion

Tags:

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

Citation:

Glickman D, Parker L, Sim LJ, Cook HDV, Miller EA, editors. Accelerating progess in obesity prevention: solving the weight of the nation [Internet]. [Washington]: National Academies Press (US); 2012 [cited 2013 Jan 17]. Available from: http://books.nap.edu/openbook.php?record_id=13275&page=116

Syndicated Content Details:
Source URL: http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/evidence-based-resource/accelerating-progess-obesity-prevention-solving-weight-nation
Source Agency: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Healthy People (ODPHP-HP)
Captured Date: 2014-10-08 20:30:19.0