Description
Book SynopsisReversing the Obesogenic Environment describes the factors that contribute to an environment that leads to obesity, including public policy, the built environment, food supply and distribution, family and cultural influences, technology, and the media. It also offers tools that help professionals start to reverse the obesity epidemic.
Table of ContentsPart I: Public Health and Obesity
Chapter 1: Emergence of the Obesogenic Environment
Historical Emergence of Obesity as a Public Health Concern
The Case for an Obesogenic Environment
Ecologic Models of Health and the Importance of Supportive Environments
Summary
Chapter 2: Scope of Obesity
Obesity Defined
Causes of Obesity
Vulnerable Populations
Health Risks Associated With Overweight and Obesity
Social and Psychological Costs of Obesity
Summary
Chapter 3: Body Composition Measurements
Field Methods
Laboratory Methods
Summary
Part II: Physical Activity and Obesity
Chapter 4: The Built Environment
Components of the Built Environment
Measuring the Built Environment
Limitations of Research on the Built Environment
Neighborhood Walkability and Physical Activity
Emerging Research and Recommendations
Summary
Chapter 5: Physical Activity Resources
Parks and Open Spaces
Walking Trails and Bikeways
Home Environment
Factors Influencing the Use of Physical Activity Resources
Measuring Physical Activity Resources
Emerging Research and Implications for the Future
Summary
Chapter 6: Active Transportation
Personal Automobile and Obesity
Walkability
Public Transportation
Active Transport to School
Stair Use
Summary
Part III: Food Accessibility
Chapter 7: Food Supply and Security
Nutrition Transition
Food Production
Imports and Exports
Food Storage
Nutritional Disparities, Obesity, and Undernutrition
Food Security
Government intervention
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Summary
Chapter 8: Food Technology
Genetic Engineering
Trans-Fatty Acids
Factory Farming
Summary
Part IV: Public Policy, Sociocultural Influences, and Obesity
Chapter 9: Policy and Individual Health Choices
Levels of Preventions
Guidelines
Educating Individuals
Regulations at the Point of Purchase
Incentives for Good Behavior
Other Approaches
Summary
Chapter 10: Policy and the Obesogenic Environment
Agriculture
International Trade
Food Industry and Food Environments
Built Environment
Transportation
Schools
Worksites
Summary
Chapter 11: Cultural and Familial Influences
Family Culture Within the Ecologic Model of Obesity
Cultural Influences
Familial Influences
Summary
Chapter 12: Social Justice, Health Disparities, and Obesity
Socioeconomic Status
SES, Social Injustices, Health Behaviors, and Obesity
Weight Discrimination
Resiliency to Social Injustices
Solutions
Summary
Part V: Media and Marketing
Chapter 13: Point of Purchase
Marketing, Advertising, Branding
The Four Ps
Summary
Chapter 14: Influence of Media and Technology
Biological Responses to Food Images
Television Advertising and Children
Internet Advertising
Billboard Advertising
Sports Sponsorships
Media Interventions Strategies
Summary
