Adopting and implementing nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities: public and private sector roles. A multiple case study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recreational facilities are an important community resource for health promotion because they provide access to affordable physical activities. However, despite their health mandate, many have unhealthy food environments that may paradoxically increase the risk of childhood obesity. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) are government-initiated, voluntary guidelines intended to facilitate children's access to healthy food and beverage choices in schools, childcare and recreational facilities, however few recreational facilities are using them.

Methods

We used mixed methods within an exploratory multiple case study to examine factors that influenced adoption and implementation of the ANGCY and the nature of the food environment within thre

SUBMITTER: Olstad DL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3490726 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature