Social Ecological Model Of Obesity

Assignment 1

Q1 - Using ecological model examine obesity in a small community. Define all the components of the model required for evaluating obesity. Analyze in a general overview how each component impacts the community.
To understand the problems of obesity Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases(NAPO) and CDC has published five level Social -Ecological Model, which include individual,interpersonal,organizational,community and social elements. This model considers how all these levels of influence can be used to support long-term, healthful lifestyle choices.
1.) Individual: This interventions is useful to change the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of a person. The example for this
This can be done in many different ways like organizational policies, rules of membership and the establishment of environments which reinforce positive behavior. The best example of this intervention is weight watcher. The organization offers various tools to help in their weight loss management; there are some requirements for membership and achievement in managing weight loss or maintenance is reinforced. 4.) Community: According to CDC a community can work as a large organization to make changes to policy and the environment. The community can give residents the best possible access to healthful foods and places to be physically active. Community can improve the parks and recreation facilities, can create ways to distribute free or inexpensive fruits and vegetables. The policies and programs of a city or university are The best examples of action at the community level are