Food environments

Question 1

Obesity issue

Answer 1

(Smith and Cummins, 2009)
Obesity is one of the key 21st century problems and extent of problem is rapidly increasing
(Gatrell, 2015) Doubled since the 1980s

Question 2

What is an obesogenic environment?

Answer 2

One that promotes overeating and little physical activity. Shows that environment influences choice.
(Moons, 2009) Calorific intake increasing, walkability decreasing

Question 3

What is it influenced by?

Answer 3

(Smith and Cummins, 2009)

• Physical environment - proximity to fast food outlet (White 2007), access to physical activity
• Economic environment - family income, investment in recreation facilities
• Socio-cultural environment - traditional cuisines, family recreation