EPODE approach for childhood obesity prevention: methods, progress and international development
Open Access
- 23 November 2011
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Obesity Reviews
- Vol. 13 (4), 299-315
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-789x.2011.00950.x
Abstract
Childhood obesity is a complex issue and needs multistakeholder involvement at all levels to foster healthier lifestyles in a sustainable way. ‘Ensemble Prévenons l'ObésitéDes Enfants’ (EPODE, Together Let's Prevent Childhood Obesity) is a large-scale, coordinated, capacity-building approach for communities to implement effective and sustainable strategies to prevent childhood obesity. This paper describes EPODE methodology and its objective of preventing childhood obesity.Keywords
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