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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Science
  • Urban Planning

Background:

  • Growing interest in physical activity and nutrition environmental measures.
  • Built environment assessment tools vary in complexity, including perceived, observed, and geographic data collection.
  • Challenges exist for non-researchers in tool selection and use, yet opportunities for practice integration are present.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Describe built environment assessment methods and tools for practice.
  • Present case studies of successful practitioner use of these tools.
  • Provide recommendations for research and practice collaboration.

Main Methods:

  • Summarized perceived, observational, and geographic measures for physical activity and food environment assessment.
  • Convened experts for a Think Tank meeting to conceptualize recommendations.
  • Included challenges and case study examples of tool use in practice.

Main Results:

  • Built environment assessment tools are valuable beyond research settings.
  • Case studies demonstrate successful integration of assessment tools into practice.
  • Identified challenges and opportunities for using these measures.

Conclusions:

  • Improved collaboration between research and practice is needed.
  • Partnerships are essential for tool development, data analysis, and environmental change.
  • Built environment assessment is crucial for public health initiatives.