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Why community engagement must be matched by structural food policy
1Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Western University, Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Rd E, Rm E3-26, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 5W9.
The American Journal of Managed Care
|March 13, 2026
Summary
Community health programs show promise, but lasting change requires supportive food policies. Structural changes like taxes, reformulation, and clear labeling are essential for sustained health improvements.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Community Interventions
Background:
- Community-based programs can positively impact health outcomes.
- Sustaining health gains necessitates addressing broader environmental and policy factors.
- Equitable health improvements require multi-level interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of community programs on health.
- To identify necessary complementary policies for sustained health improvements.
- To explore the role of structural food policies in health equity.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of community program effectiveness.
- Review of existing food policy mechanisms.
- Assessment of policy impact on health environments.
Main Results:
- Community programs like Go for Bold demonstrate health benefits.
- Lasting and equitable health gains are not solely achieved by community programs.
- Structural food policies (taxes, reformulation, labeling) are crucial for environmental shifts.
Conclusions:
- Community programs are valuable but insufficient for long-term, equitable health.
- Integrating structural food policies is vital for sustaining health improvements.
- Policy interventions are key to creating healthier food environments.
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