Whole systems approaches to diet and healthy weight: A scoping review of reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity is a global epidemic affecting all age groups, populations, and income levels across continents, though is known to disproportionately affect socioeconomically disadvantaged populations. The causes of obesity are complex, informed by diet and weight practices, but shaped by social, commercial, and environmental factors and government policy. Consequently, a Whole System Approach (WSA)-which considers the many causes of obesity and shifts the focus away from individuals as points of intervention and puts an emphasis on understanding and improving the system in which people live-is required. This scoping review of reviews aims to: determine how WSAs to diet and healthy weight have been implemented and evaluated nationally and internationally; to determine what mode

SUBMITTER: Breslin G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10936799 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature