| An audit of local government planning tools for their potential use in addressing community food and nutrition issues. | |
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PMID: 20406146 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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ISSUES ADDRESSED: This project aimed to identify how local government planning tools could be used to influence physical and policy environments to support healthy eating behaviours in communities. METHODS: An audit of Queensland's legislative and non-legislative local government planning tools was conducted by a public health nutritionist to assess their potential use in addressing strategies to achieve positive nutrition outcomes. Ten strategies were identified and covered the following themes: improving access to healthy foods and drinks; increasing access to breastfeeding facilities; decreasing fast food outlet density; and unhealthy food advertising. RESULTS: The audit found that all of the 10 strategies to achieve positive nutrition outcomes could be considered through three or more of the planning tools. CONCLUSION: Based on the findings of this audit, local government planning tools provide opportunities to address food and nutrition issues and contribute toward creating physical and policy environments that support healthy eating behaviours. |
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Authors:
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Elizabeth Good; Melinda Hammond; Caroline Martin; Catherine Burns; Anita Groos |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals Volume: 21 ISSN: 1036-1073 ISO Abbreviation: Health Promot J Austr Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-04-21 Completed Date: 2010-06-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9710936 Medline TA: Health Promot J Austr Country: Australia |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 5-11 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Queensland Health. elizabeth_good@health.qld.gov.au |
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Community Health Planning
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legislation & jurisprudence,
methods,
standards* Consumer Participation Health Promotion* / legislation & jurisprudence, methods, standards Humans Local Government* Nutrition Policy / legislation & jurisprudence* Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care)* |
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