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Nutrition-Related Policy and Environmental Strategies to Prevent Obesity in Rural Communities: A Systematic Review of the Literature, 2002-2013

Description
Summarizes findings from 29 rural studies of obesity prevention interventions using nutrition-related and environmental strategies. Includes interventions in school, tribal, farmers market, and other settings. Discusses common strategies for adapting and implementing these programs in rural communities.
Author(s)
Larissa Calancie, Jennifer Leeman, Stephanie B. Jilcott Pitts, et al.
Citation
Preventing Chronic Disease, 12
Date
04/2015
Type
Document
Tagged as
Food security and nutrition ยท Obesity and weight control