Evaluating Obesity Prevention Efforts: What Have We Learned? Highlights from a Conversation of Funders and Evaluators

Authors

Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

1-12-2015

Abstract

Table of contents:

Executive Summary

Introduction

State of the Obesity Epidemic

The Community Context for Interventions and Evaluations

Investments to Date: Where Is the Strongest Agreement About What Works?

Early Care and Education Environments

Schools/Learning Environments

Parks, Trails, Open Spaces, and Recreation

Land Use and Transportation

The Next Tier: Mixed or Promising Results for Healthy Food Retail Interventions

Implementing Interventions: The Crucial Role of "How"

Other Topics

Summary and Next Steps

Appendix A: Citations and Resources for Key Elements/Components

Comments

White paper.

Recommended Citation

Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness, "Evaluating Obesity Prevention Efforts: What Have We Learned? Highlights from a Conversation of Funders and Evaluators" (2015). Sumner M. Redstone Global Center for Prevention and Wellness. Paper 1.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_redstone/1

Open Access

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