The built environment and child obesity: A review of Australian policies

Citation:
Henry A, Fried L, Nathan A, Dhamrait G, Boruff B, Schipperijn J, Cross D, Beck B, Trapp G, Christian H. The built environment and child obesity: A review of Australian policies. Obes Rev. 2023 

Keywords:
Built environment; child; healthy eating; obesity; physical activity; policy; sedentary behavior

Abstract:
Child obesity is a serious public health challenge affected by both individual choice and societal and environmental factors. The main modifiable risk factors for child obesity are unhealthy eating and low levels of physical activity, both influenced by aspects of the built environment.