Policy Changes

Authors

Kendra Kattelmann, South Dakota State UniversityFollow
B Chen
A Daniels
Susan Zies, Ohio State University ExtensionFollow
B Stefura
Nancy Muturi, Begin type...Follow
Y Li
Erika Lindshield, Kansas State UniversityFollow
Tandalayo Kidd, Kansas State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

4-2016

Abstract

Objective: Obesity is a significant health concern in the United States. In 2012, more than one third of all U.S. children and adolescents were overweight or obese. Causes of obesity are complex and include behavioral, social, biological and environmental factors. Ignite is a five year, tri-state (Ohio, South Dakota and Kansas), and quasi-experimental project, including one control and one intervention community from each state. Using the community-based participatory research (CBPR) process each intervention community will create and implement nutrition and physical activity programs addressing overweight and obesity among 6–8th grade youth. The objective of this paper is to report the policy changes supporting healthful behaviors that have been implemented due to Ignite.

Publication Title

The FASEB Journal

Volume

30

First Page

Abstract Number: 674.1

Recommended Citation

Kattelmann, Kendra; Chen, B; Daniels, A; Zies, Susan; Stefura, B; Muturi, Nancy; Li, Y; Lindshield, Erika; and Kidd, Tandalayo, "Policy Changes" (2016). Health and Nutritional Sciences Faculty Publications. 277.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/hns_pubs/277