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Advancing Obesity Solutions through Investments in the Built Environment and Transportation: A Workshop

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How can investments in the built environment advance obesity solutions? On September 12, 2017, the Roundtable on Obesity Solutions held a workshop that explored the roles built environment policies and practices play in the prevention and treatment of obesity and highlighted promising, scalable, multi-sector strategies to create more healthful and equitable environments. Built environment topics that were covered included urban planning and design, transportation systems, parks and recreation, and food systems.

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