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Beyond positivism: Understanding and addressing childhood obesity disparities through a C ritical T heory perspective

Year: 2015

Type: review

Abstract: PURPOSE: We apply Critical Theory to examine menu labeling with the aim of uncovering important implications for nursing practice, research, and policy. CONCLUSIONS: Our critical analysis uncovers barriers to menu labeling's effectiveness, particularly for vulnerable populations. Nurses must work to minimize the impact of these barriers and optimize the effectiveness of menu labeling, in order to strengthen the fight against obesity. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: We suggest changes, guided by this critical analysis, which can be implemented by nurses working in clinical practice, research, and policy.

Source: Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12122

Authors: Krista Schroeder, Kristine M. Kulage, Robert Lucero

Institutions: Columbia University, University of Florida Health, University of Florida

Language: English

Topic: Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green