Obesity in teens in Arkansas
Part 1: Assessment.
research impact the health issue is having on obesity in Arkansas. (provide public health data any relevant and statistics, access issues, etc)
Part II: Policy Development
Evaluate a current such as nutrition and family-based intervention that is related to obesity in Teens in Arkansas.
Any legislation processes needed to be addressed. What policies need to be in place at what level (local, federal, state) to help with this issue. Is there a special group could be of assistance with nutrition and why?
- What group of interest can assist? political figures/ leaders and why
- new initiatives, services or public health programming that needs to be in place after your assessment and policy recommendations are made
- Evaluation of current policies/ laws in place that is relevant to Obesity in teens. Are there any gaps?
- What is cultural consideration that we can include? How can you eliminate barriers?