Integrating systems and sectors toward obesity solutions [electronic resource] : proceedings of a workshop / Emily A. Callahan, rapporteur ; Roundtable on Obesity Solutions ; Food and Nutrition Board ; Health and Medicine Division.

"A virtual workshop titled Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions, held April 6, 2020 (Part I), and June 30, 2020 (Part II), was convened by the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, Health and Medicine Division, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The workshop in...

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Main Author: Callahan, Emily A. (rapporteur.)
Corporate Authors: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Obesity Solutions (Issuing body)
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Food and Nutrition Board (Issuing body)
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Health and Medicine Division (Issuing body)
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : The National Academies Press, [2021]
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Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Front matter
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Overview of systems science theories, approaches, and applications
  • 3. Complex systems that can influence obesity
  • 4. Impacting complex systems that can influence obesity
  • 5. Examples from the field: applying systems thinking to population health issues
  • References
  • Appendix A: Workshop agendas
  • Appendix B: Acronyms and abbreviations
  • Appendix C: Glossary
  • Appendix D: Biographical sketches of workshop speakers and planning committee members.