Topic: Focus for Individual Public Health Nutrition Project: Obesity and Overweight in Adults
Given the scope of the project and the focus on adults, addressing obesity and overweight stands out as the most pertinent issue to tackle. This choice is based on several factors:
-Prevalence and Severity: Obesity affects a significant portion of the adult population, leading to numerous health complications and increased mortality risk[1].
Modifiable Risk Factor: Diet is a modifiable risk factor for obesity. Interventions aimed at promoting healthy eating patterns can effectively reduce obesity rates[1][2].
Broad Impact: Addressing obesity can concurrently reduce the risk of other nutrition-related health issues, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, due to the interconnected nature of these conditions[1][2].
My project will aim to develop and implement strategies that encourage healthy eating habits among adults, with a focus on increasing the intake of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins, while reducing the consumption of high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods.
Resources:
[1] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Nutrition and Chronic Diseases. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/factsheets/nutrition.htmLinks to an external site.
[2] National libraries of Medicine. (2020) Defining a healthy diet: Evidence of the role of contemporary dietary patterns in health and disease: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7071223/Links to an external site.
Paper Instructions:
Title: A good title quickly communicates the contents of the proposal in a memorable way.
Executive Summary: This section is often one to two paragraphs long; it includes an overview of the problem and the proposed policy action.
Context or Scope of Problem: This section communicates the importance of the problem and aims to convince the reader of the necessity of policy action. This section should include 1) a clear statement of the problem or issue in focus; 2) the extent of the problem (proportion of the population affected and its consequences with epidemiological evidence. Figures or charts are encouraged); and 3) policy implications of the problem.
Current Policies / Services: This section details current policies / services and their shortcomings to illustrate both the need for change and focus of where change needs to occur. This section includes 1) an overview of current policies and programs in place to address the issue at the national, state, and local levels (Please use the document entitle “Existing policy or legislation template” as an appendix); and 2) an argument illustrating why and how the current approaches are not working / meeting the needs.
Policy Alternatives: Describe 2 alternative solutions to the problem that have been seriously floating in the field. For each alternative solution, analyze its strengths and weaknesses. Please keep in mind that you might reject these alternative solutions or use parts of them for your own proposed policy in the next section of the paper.
Policy Recommendations: This section formulates an effective policy recommendation for the problem you are addressing; demonstrate that your proposed policy is practical, feasible, and workable. This section should include:
Policy Statement: Describe 1) the specific policy recommendation you are proposing to address the problem and 2) the agency or group that will be responsible for administering the proposed policy
Policy Rationale: Provide evidence that the proposed policy is needed, feasible and workable
Policy Process: 1) describe legislative body, agency, or other policy-making group that will need to approve the proposed policy in order for it to be implemented; and 2) articulate ways to influence policy makers so that your proposed policy will be adopted.
Conclusion: Briefly summarize the issue and the proposed solution to address the unmet needs; along with a final persuasive appeal to the readers.
References and Suggested Sources: use references carefully and suggest a few additional sources at the end to give either background or more detail to the policy issue with a complete list of references using APA style (www.apa.orgLinks to an external site.). The reference list is not counted within the page limit.
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