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Obesity prevention: necessary and possible. A structured approach for effective planning
Timothy Gill1, Lesley King, Ian Caterson
1NSW Centre for Public Health Nutrition, Medical Foundation Building K25, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia. t.gill@mmb.usyd.edu.au
The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
|June 18, 2005
Summary
Preventing obesity is crucial due to its widespread impact. This study proposes a new planning approach using the portfolio model to guide effective weight management strategies, even for novel interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Preventive Medicine
- Health Economics
Background:
- Obesity prevalence is rapidly increasing globally, posing significant social, economic, and health challenges.
- Addressing obesity prevention is more effective and less costly than treatment after onset.
- Current research lacks sufficient evidence for consistently effective interventions in adults and children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a structured planning framework for identifying effective interventions for healthy weight promotion and obesity prevention.
- To guide the selection of interventions based on the best available evidence.
Main Methods:
- Literature review to assess existing research on obesity interventions.
- Proposal of a structured planning approach utilizing the portfolio model.
- Incorporation of evidence-based selection criteria while considering promising, untried strategies.
Main Results:
- Identified a gap in robust scientific evidence for consistent obesity intervention effectiveness.
- Developed a portfolio model-based planning framework for intervention selection.
- The framework allows for evidence-based choices and exploration of novel strategies.
Conclusions:
- A structured planning approach is necessary for effective obesity prevention.
- The proposed portfolio model offers a flexible framework for selecting interventions.
- This approach balances current evidence with the potential of new strategies for healthy weight management.
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