What Lessons Have Been Learned From Other Attempts to Guide Social Change?
Obesity is at an all-time high, physical activity levels are insufficient and eating habits and intakes are inconsistent with recommendations for optimal health. In order to realize change at the individual level, one must understand how individual needs, wants and perceptions interplay with the lar...
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Published in | Nutrition reviews Vol. 59; no. 3; pp. S40 - S56 |
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Main Authors | , , , , , , , |
Format | Journal Article Conference Proceeding |
Language | English |
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Oxford, UK
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.03.2001
International Life Sciences Institute Oxford University Press |
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Online Access | Get full text |
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Summary: | Obesity is at an all-time high, physical activity levels are insufficient and eating habits and intakes are inconsistent with recommendations for optimal health. In order to realize change at the individual level, one must understand how individual needs, wants and perceptions interplay with the larger environment. Social subsystems can be created through social change that support behavioral action and maintenance. |
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Bibliography: | ArticleID:NURES40 istex:92C8384AF1D78FFC46C68F2F202EA16EAAD0B99D ark:/67375/WNG-J3HSF8HM-F ObjectType-Article-2 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-3 content type line 23 ObjectType-Review-1 |
ISSN: | 0029-6643 1753-4887 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1753-4887.2001.tb06985.x |