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The epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States has caused considerable challenges for public health agencies and advocates. This article explores the types of public actions and policies that could be enacted to decrease obesity and improve public health. It also discusses key legal principles and issues that can potentially impede state and local obesity and health policies.
Keywords: Farm, Fast food, Food advertising, Legal, Nutrition standards, Restaurant, Self-regulation, Taxes
Focus Areas: Food Marketing, Healthy Communities, Nutrition Policy & Programs, Pricing & Economics, School & After School
Resource Type: Report
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