| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xiv, 106 pages)) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
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 introduced the concept of complex systems and the field of systems science, and explored systems science approaches to obesity solutions. Speakers provided an overview of systems science theories, approaches, and applications, highlighting examples from within and outside the obesity field. Presentations and discussions examined complex systems in society that have the potential to shape public health and well-being, and considered opportunities for systems change as they relate to obesity solutions. Specifically, the workshop explored factors that can influence obesity - such as (in)equity, relationships, connections, networks, capacity, power dynamics, social determinants, and political will - and how these factors can impact communications and cross-sector collaboration to address obesity. This publication summarizes the presentations and discussion of the workshop. |
| Funding |
This activity was partially supported by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; Alliance for a Healthier Generation; American Academy of Pediatrics; American College of Sports Medicine; American Council on Exercise; American Society for Nutrition; Banner Health; Bipartisan Policy Center; BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation; Blue Shield of California Foundation; The California Endowment; General Mills, Inc.; Greater Rochester Health Foundation; Intermountain Healthcare; The JPB Foundation; The Kresge Foundation; Mars, Inc.; National Recreation and Park Association; Nemours; Novo Nordisk; Obesity Action Coalition; The Obesity Society; Partnership for a Healthier America; Reinvestment Fund; Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; SHAPE America; Society of Behavioral Medicine; Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; Walmart; WW International, Inc.; and YMCA of the USA. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization or agency that provided support for the project. |
| Contents |
Front matter -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Overview of systems science theories, approaches, and applications -- 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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Obesity -- United States -- Congresses.
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Obesity -- Epidemiology -- Congresses.
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Obesity. |
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Obesity -- Epidemiology. |
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United States. |
| Genre/Form |
Conference papers and proceedings.
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| Added Author |
Callahan, Emily A., rapporteur.
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.). Roundtable on Obesity Solutions. issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press,c2021 9780309676205 |
| ISBN |
9780309676205 |
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0309676207 |
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9780309676212 |
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0309676215 |
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9780309676236 (electronic bk.) |
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0309676231 (electronic bk.) |
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