Level of implementation of best practice policies for creating healthy food environments: assessment by state and non-state actors in Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine and compare the level of implementation of policies for healthy food environments in Thailand with reference to international best practice by state and non-state actors.

Design

Data on the current level of implementation of food environment policies were assessed independently using the adapted Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI) by two groups of actors. Concrete actions were proposed for Thai Government. A joint meeting between both groups was subsequently held to reach consensus on priority actions.

Setting

Thailand.

Subjects

Thirty state actors and twenty-seven non-state actors.

Results

Level of policy implementation varied across different domains and actor groups. State actors rated implementation levels higher t

SUBMITTER: Phulkerd S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10261628 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature