Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop (2021)

Chapter: 2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.

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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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Suggested Citation: "2 Overview of Systems Science Theories, Approaches, and Applications." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Integrating Systems and Sectors Toward Obesity Solutions: Proceedings of a Workshop. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/25766.
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