Evaluation and prioritization of food environment policies in Norway using the Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Government policies promoting healthier food environments can contribute to healthier diets and prevent obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases.

Objective

To assess the level of implementation of internationally recommended food environment policies in Norway and establish prioritised actions to create healthier food environments.

Design

The Healthy Food Environment Policy Index (Food-EPI) was adapted to the Norwegian context. It comprised 45 good practice indicators of government food environment policy and infrastructure support. Systematically compiled evidence of relevant policies was verified by government officials and formed the basis for assessing the level of implementation of these policies compared against international best practice b

SUBMITTER: Torheim LE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801381 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature