This knowledge synthesis identified a sample of policy instruments (possible policy responses to the problem of obesity) and examined the studies of their effectiveness, their theories of change, and the implications linked to adopting and implementing them in the Canadian context. The methodology developed here aims to be flexible enough to accomodate different forms of data and information that could inform decision-making: that is, both scientific evidence and contextual evidence can be accomodated by this methodology.
The Phases
During the first phase, three different activities were conducted. We first chose a sample of policy instruments targeting obesity prevention. We described these instruments individually, and then classified them by using a relevant taxonomy.
After, each instrument was studied in order to assess its effectiveness.
We then identified, the implications attached to the adoption and implementation of the different policy instruments that were examined (implications including efficiency, administrative and political feasibility, equity, costs, and acceptability)
Finally, during the second phase, different stakeholders in the fight against obesity gathered for a series of deliberative processes to discuss the most promising policy instruments in the Canadian context.
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