Reaching consensus on definitions for food and physical activity policies: experience from the Policy Evaluation Network

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

An upsurge in policy evaluation research within public health sciences has led to multi-disciplinary research networks like the ‘Policy Evaluation Network’ (PEN). This multi-disciplinary collaboration highlighted the need for consensus on clear, common terminology and definitions to facilitate the multi-disciplinary research. This article outlines the development process of the PEN definitions glossary tool, with a focus on the key domains of policy design, implementation and outcomes as they apply to physical activity, sedentary behaviour and dietary behaviours.

Methods

A project specific participatory process was undertaken, involving PEN researchers (n = 48) from seven European countries across various disciplinary backgrounds. All involved research

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9706120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature