Health policy unfolds daily and drives clinical practice in the United States.
For this assignment, you will expand on every item included in the PowerPoint Outline assignment you submitted during Week 1. The assignment will follow APA formatting and must be supported by the evidence.
For your presentation, you will dedicate 1 to 3 slides to each item listed in the outline. Please be sure to address each item listed. See below:
Slide: Title Page Slide: Outline (this is the slide(s) from Week 1) (SEE DOWN BELOW/ YOU MUST USE THIS OUTLINE & TOPIC)Slide: Discuss your chosen Healthy People 2030 Objective Slide: Discuss the epidemiology, incidence, prevalence, and cost-burden of the problem Slide: Describe the problem and the specific population Slide: Discuss how the Healthy People 2030 objective intends to address/improve the problem or population Slide: Discuss the legislators who are working on the problem and the policies they are working on to improve the problem Slide: Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes Slide: Discuss how the policy can be used by an inter-professional team to improve the problem Slide: Conclude: provide a summary of the problem, the policy, the solution, and your analysis Slide: References Reduce Overweight and Obesity by helping
people eat healthy and get physical activity
Adian Ladron De Guevara
NSG6002: Health Policy and Health Promotion
South University
Professor: Dr. G.A. Thompson
July 16, 2023
Healthy People 2030 Objective: Reduce Overweight and Obesity
by helping people eat healthy and get physical activity
Problems Addressed
o The objective is determined at addressing the high rate of obesity and overweight among children and adults in the United States. The issue is a
major health concern.
o The objective is aimed at addressing the issue of poor dietary plans and choices. Unhealthy consumption of foods such as high-calorie intake
results in overweight and obesity.
o The objective aims to address the health risks associated with obesity, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and type 2 diabetes.
o The objective is aimed at addressing the issue of health disparities. Some ethnic and racial groups are at high risk of experiencing overweight
and obesity and associated health risks.
o The objective aims to address the issue of insufficient physical activity and limited access to healthy, nutritious foods.
Epidemiology, Incidence, Prevalence, and Cost-Burden of the Problem
o Overweight and obesity is a public health concern affecting most children and adults in the United States regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race,
and social class.
o Obesity incident rates are on an upward trajectory. However, incidence and prevalence rates may differ depending on an individual’s race, social
class, status, age, geographical location, and ethnicity.
o As of health research conducted in 2021, it was determined that approximately 1 in 5 children (20%) and 2 in 5 adults (40%) experience obesity
and a high risk of encountering a health risk.
o Obesity, as a public health concern, results in loss of productivity and incurring of healthcare costs by an individual and the Federal government
of the United States.
o An estimated $210 billion is incurred annually by the United States to address the issue of children and adult obesity.
Reduce Overweight and Obesity by helping people eat healthy and get
physical activity
Description of the Problem
o Overweight and obesity are the major public health concerns affecting most United States citizens.
o Obesity is associated with severe healthcare complications such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
o African American, older adults and Hispanic-Latino are determined to register a high obesity prevalence rate as
per research conducted in 2021.
o Poor eating habits, lack of access to physical activities and opportunities, and high intake of unhealthy foods are
associated with increased incidence and prevalence rates of overweight and obesity in the United States.
Objective Intent
o The Policy is determined to foster accessibility and availability of healthy and nutritious foods, especially for vulnerable racial and ethnic
groups.
o Address the issue of healthy disparities and inequalities, and reduce the high obesity rate amongst the vulnerable population in the
United States.
o Implement targeted healthcare interventions and initiatives with the primary aim of improving health outcomes of the vulnerable
population.
o Encourage the targeted population to regularly engage in physical activities to curb the issue of obesity.
Reduce Overweight and Obesity by helping people eat healthy
and get physical activity
Legislators on Mental Health and Youth Suicide Prevention
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Federal Agencies
Congressional Committees
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Local and State Legislators
Improvements in Clinical Practice and Promote Best Practices
o The Policy may foster routine obesity screening and integration. Screening and assessment may facilitate early identification of the health issue,
thus encouraging timely intervention techniques such as lifestyle counseling.
o The Policy may encourage the adoption of patient-centered care. Thus motivating patients to make informed decisions about their lifestyle and
set realistic and achievable goals, and healthcare professionals recommend intervention measures in alignment with their preferences, choices,
and needs.
Reduce Overweight and Obesity by helping
people eat healthy and get physical activity
How an Inter-professional team can use the Policy to improve the problem
o The Policy advocated for shared goals, understanding, and objectives between the patient and the professional team hence effort alignment,
since they work towards a singular and unified health outcome, fostering a healthy lifestyle.
o The Policy advocates for interdisciplinary collaboration, thus encouraging the professional team to dedicate their effort to curbing the obesity
health concern.
References
Baskin, M. L., Ard, J., Franklin, F., & Allison, D. B. (2021). Prevalence of obesity in the United States. Obesity reviews, 6(1), 57. https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/overweight-and-obesity
Hammond, R. A., & Levine, R. (2020). The economic impact of obesity in the United States. Diabetes, metabolic syndrome
and obesity: targets and therapy, 285-295.
Jeffery, R. W., & Utter, J. (2019). The changing environment and population obesity in the United States. Obesity
research, 11(S10), 12S-22S.
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