Obesity prevention lessons from Latin America

Abstract This is an invited commentary for the Active Living Research (ALR) special issue. The commentary focuses on the lessons that can be learned from Latin America regarding obesity prevention. Examples from Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia that may inform US policy are described.

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Published in:Preventive medicine 2014-12, Vol.69, p.S120-S122
Main Authors: Pratt, Michael, Charvel Orozco, Ana Sofia, Hernandez-Avila, Mauricio, Reis, Rodrigo S, Sarmiento, Olga L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazil
Colombia
Health Policy
Health Promotion - methods
Humans
Internal Medicine
Latin America
Mexico
Motor Activity
Nutrition
Obesity
Obesity - prevention & control
Physical activity
Policy
Public Health Practice
Recreation
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Summary:Abstract This is an invited commentary for the Active Living Research (ALR) special issue. The commentary focuses on the lessons that can be learned from Latin America regarding obesity prevention. Examples from Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia that may inform US policy are described.
ISSN:0091-7435
1096-0260
DOI:10.1016/j.ypmed.2014.09.021