Changing Perceptions of the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

Objectives: To examine changes in public attitudes about childhood obesity and support for prevention. Methods: RTI surveyed US households (N = 1047 and N = 1139) about perceived severity, causes, and support for specific obesity interventions. Logistic regressions examined differences in obesity at...

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Published in:American journal of health behavior 2006-03, Vol.30 (2), p.167-176
Main Authors: Evans, W. Douglas, Renaud, Jeanette M., Finkelstein, Eric, Kamerow, Douglas B., Brown, Derek S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescents
Adult
Adults
Aged
Attitude to Health
Attitudes
Body Mass Index
Child
Childhood Obesity
Disease Outbreaks
Female
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Middle Aged
Obese children
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Prevention
Preventive strategies
Public health policy
Public perception
Public Policy
Social Support
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Objectives: To examine changes in public attitudes about childhood obesity and support for prevention. Methods: RTI surveyed US households (N = 1047 and N = 1139) about perceived severity, causes, and support for specific obesity interventions. Logistic regressions examined differences in obesity attitudes and support for prevention. Results: Perceived health threat of childhood obesity increased between the 2 surveys. Support increased for interventions such as regulation of restaurant portions and fast food advertising. Logistic regressions revealed differences among sociodemographic groups. Conclusions: Public support for childhood obesity prevention is increasing. Policy makers can use these findings to develop appropriate prevention strategies.
ISSN:1087-3244
1945-7359
DOI:10.5993/AJHB.30.2.6