TY - JOUR

T1 - Nutrition-related policy and environmental strategies to prevent obesity in rural communities

T2 - A systematic review of the literature, 2002-2013

AU - Calancie, Larissa

AU - Leeman, Jennifer

AU - Jilcott Pitts, Stephanie B.

AU - Khan, Laura Kettel

AU - Fleischhacker, Sheila

AU - Kelly, R. Evenson

AU - Schreiner, Michelle

AU - Byker, Carmen

AU - Owens, Clint

AU - McGuirt, Jared

AU - Barnidge, Ellen

AU - Dean, Wesley

AU - Johnson, Donna

AU - Kolodinsky, Jane

AU - Piltch, Emily

AU - Pinard, Courtney

AU - Quinn, Emilee

AU - Whetstone, Lauren

AU - Ammerman, Alice

PY - 2015

Y1 - 2015

N2 - Introduction Residents of rural communities in the United States are at higher risk for obesity than their urban and suburban counterparts. Policy and environmental-change strategies supporting healthier dietary intake can prevent obesity and promote health equity. Evidence in support of these strategies is based largely on urban and suburban studies; little is known about use of these strategies in rural communities. The purpose of this review was to synthesize available evidence on the adaptation, implementation, and effectiveness of policy and environmental obesity-prevention strategies in rural settings. Methods The review was guided by a list of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States, commonly known as the "COCOMO" strategies. We searched PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Public Affairs Information Service, and Cochrane databases for articles published from 2002 through 2013 that reported findings from research on nutrition-related policy and environmental strategies in rural communities in the United States and Canada. Two researchers independently abstracted data from each article, and resolved discrepancies by consensus. Results Of the 663 articles retrieved, 33 met inclusion criteria. The interventions most commonly focused on increasing access to more nutritious foods and beverages or decreasing access to less nutritious options. Rural adaptations included accommodating distance to food sources, tailoring to local food cultures, and building community partnerships. Conclusions Findings from this literature review provide guidance on adapting and implementing policy and environmental strategies in rural communities.

AB - Introduction Residents of rural communities in the United States are at higher risk for obesity than their urban and suburban counterparts. Policy and environmental-change strategies supporting healthier dietary intake can prevent obesity and promote health equity. Evidence in support of these strategies is based largely on urban and suburban studies; little is known about use of these strategies in rural communities. The purpose of this review was to synthesize available evidence on the adaptation, implementation, and effectiveness of policy and environmental obesity-prevention strategies in rural settings. Methods The review was guided by a list of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States, commonly known as the "COCOMO" strategies. We searched PubMed, Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature, Public Affairs Information Service, and Cochrane databases for articles published from 2002 through 2013 that reported findings from research on nutrition-related policy and environmental strategies in rural communities in the United States and Canada. Two researchers independently abstracted data from each article, and resolved discrepancies by consensus. Results Of the 663 articles retrieved, 33 met inclusion criteria. The interventions most commonly focused on increasing access to more nutritious foods and beverages or decreasing access to less nutritious options. Rural adaptations included accommodating distance to food sources, tailoring to local food cultures, and building community partnerships. Conclusions Findings from this literature review provide guidance on adapting and implementing policy and environmental strategies in rural communities.

U2 - 10.5888/pcd12.140540

DO - 10.5888/pcd12.140540

M3 - Journal article

C2 - 25927605

AN - SCOPUS:84982057834

VL - 12

JO - Preventing Chronic Diseases

JF - Preventing Chronic Diseases

SN - 1545-1151

IS - 4

M1 - 140540

ER -