EPODE approach for childhood obesity prevention: methods, progress and international development
This paper describes EPODE methodology and its objective of preventing childhood obesity. The added value of the methodology is to mobilize stakeholders at all levels across the public and the private sectors. EPODE’s critical components include political commitment, sustainable resources, support services and a strong scientific input – drawing on the evidence-base – together with evaluation of the program.
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Date
September 27, 2011
Author
JM Borys, Y.Le Bodo, SA Jebb, JC Seidell , C.Summerbell , D Richard, S.De Henauw, LA Moreno, M Romon, TLS Visscher, S Raffin, B Swinburn
Type
Report, Strategy/Framework
Setting
Cafeteria/Canteen, Children's Service/Child Care, Community Garden, Community Kitchen, Community-at-large, Home, Recreation Centre, School
Age
Children (4-11), Youth (12-17)
Topic
Healthy Weight | Obesity
Language
English
Jurisdiction
International
Tags
body mass index, childhood obesity, children, obesity, youth