Prevention of childhood obesity and food policies in Latin America: from research to practice

• Autores: Pérez Escamilla, R.; Lutter, C. K.; Rabadan Diehl, C.; Rubinstein, Adolfo Luis; Calvillo, A.; Corvalán, C.; Batis, C.; Jacoby, E.; Vorkoper, S.; Kline, L.; Ewart Pierce, E.; Rivera, J. A.
• Año de publicación: 2017
• Idioma: inglés
• Tipo de recurso: artículo
• Materia: CHILDHOOD OBESITY; COMPLEX ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS; FOOD AND NUTRITION POLICY; LATIN AMERICA
• Institución: Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas

Background: Addressing childhood obesity in Latin America requires a package of multisectoral, evidence-based policies that enable environments conducive to healthy lifestyles. Objective: Identify and examine key elements to translating research into effective obesity policies in Latin America. Methods: We examined obesity prevention policies through case studies developed with an expert in the specific policy. Policies were selected based on their level of implementation, visibility and potential impact to reduce childhood obesity. They include: (i) excise taxes on sugar sweetened beverages and energy-dense foods; (ii) front-of-package food label legislation; (iii) trans fatty acids removal from processed foods; and (iv) Ciclovías recreativas or ‘open streets’. Case studies were coded to identify components that explained successful implementation and sustainability using the Complex Adaptive Health Systems framework. Results: The analysis identified key elements for effective and sustainable policy, including evidence justifying policy; evidence-based advocacy by civil society; political will; and legislation and skillful negotiations across government, academia, the private sector and civil society. Scientific evidence and evaluation played an important role in achieving tipping points for policies' launch and sustain effective implementation. Conclusions: Well-coordinated, intersectoral partnerships are needed to successfully implement evidence-based anti-obesity policies. Prospective policy research may be useful for advancing knowledge translation.
Fil: Pérez Escamilla, R.. University of Yale; Estados Unidos
Fil: Lutter, C. K.. No especifíca;
Fil: Rabadan Diehl, C.. No especifíca;
Fil: Rubinstein, Adolfo Luis. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Oficina de Coordinación Administrativa Parque Centenario. Centro de Investigaciones en Epidemiología y Salud Pública. Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria. Centro de Investigaciones en Epidemiología y Salud Pública; Argentina
Fil: Calvillo, A.. No especifíca;
Fil: Corvalán, C.. Universidad de Chile; Chile
Fil: Batis, C.. No especifíca;
Fil: Jacoby, E.. No especifíca;
Fil: Vorkoper, S.. National Institutes of Health; Estados Unidos
Fil: Kline, L.. National Institutes of Health; Estados Unidos
Fil: Ewart Pierce, E.. National Institutes of Health; Estados Unidos
Fil: Rivera, J. A.. No especifíca;