The built environment and obesity among low-income preschool children

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• 作者：Matthew J. Salois ; ^{msalois@ufl.edu}
• 关键词：Built environment ; Childhood obesity ; Community-intervention ; Food ; Physical activity
• 刊名：Health and Place
• 出版年：2012
• 期刊代码：109_13538292
• 类别：med
• 出版时间：May, 2012
• 卷：18
• 期：3
• 页码：520-527
• 文件大小：168 K

摘要

In spite of the evidence that adult obesity is influenced by environmental factors, the influence of the environment on childhood obesity remains under-investigated. This paper examines the association of the built environment with the prevalence of obesity in low-income preschool children. Built environment indicators include measures relating to food choice and physical activity. The relationship of the environment with childhood obesity is further stratified by urban-rural location. Overall, the built environment is associated with the prevalence of obesity in low-income preschool children, although the impact of the environment is affected by urban-rural status. Results imply broad-scope for community-level interventions.