Kansas Legislators Prioritize Obesity but Overlook Nutrition and Physical Activity Issues

Kansas legislators prioritize obesity but overlook nutrition and physical activity issues.

INTRODUCTION State-level policymakers play an important role in the fight against obesity because of their ability to create policies that influence opportunities for physical activity and nutrition. OBJECTIVE In 2011, we investigated how Kansas policymakers regarded obesity, nutrition, and physical activity in comparison to other issues. DESIGN This study used a cross-sectional design. S...

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