Research contributed to the development of obesity programs.

Research contributed to the development of obesity programs. Review the assigned chapter and childhood obesity resources. In your discussion post, explain how research contributed to developing obesity programs. Think about their research design, sampling, and outcomes.

Resources

Textbook: Public Health Research Methods, Chapter 22

Chapter 22 covers how public health research can be used to inform and create public health policies and other regulations. As you review this chapter, consider the various forms of research utilization, as well as the barriers to using research in public policy/regulation. This reading supports the discussion activity in this module.

Video: Fixing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic | Matt Young | TEDxStanleyPark opens in new window(18:52)

Childhood obesity is a growing health concern. This video examines the causes of childhood obesity as well as possible solutions.

A captioned version of the video is available: Fixing the Childhood Obesity Epidemic | Matt Young | TEDxStanleyPark (CC)opens in new window

Reading: Preventing Childhood Obesity – Eating Better, Moving Moreopens in new window

Studies indicate 20% of all American children and adolescents struggle with childhood obesity. These resources explore possible programs early childhood centers and schools can start to reduce those numbers. Read the article and watch the embedded video (10:38) to better understand the possible solutions to childhood obesity.