Outputs (32)

Assessing the acceptability of an adapted preschool obesity prevention programme: ToyBox‐Scotland (2020)
Journal Article
Malden, S., Reilly, J. J., Hughes, A., Bardid, F., Summerbell, C., De Craemer, M., …Gibson, A. (2020). Assessing the acceptability of an adapted preschool obesity prevention programme: ToyBox‐Scotland. Child: Care, Health and Development, 46(2), 213-222. https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12736

Background: Childhood obesity is a global public health issue. Interventions to prevent the onset of obesity in the early years are often implemented in preschool settings. The ToyBox intervention was delivered across Europe and targeted energy balan... Read More about Assessing the acceptability of an adapted preschool obesity prevention programme: ToyBox‐Scotland.

Planning and Public Health professionals’ experiences of using the planning system to regulate hot food takeaway outlets in England: A qualitative study (2020)
Journal Article
Keeble, M., Burgoine, T., White, M., Summerbell, C., Cummins, S., & Adams, J. (2020). Planning and Public Health professionals’ experiences of using the planning system to regulate hot food takeaway outlets in England: A qualitative study. Health & Place, 67, Article 102305. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2020.102305

Takeaway food outlets offer limited seating and sell hot food to be consumed away from their premises. They typically serve energy-dense, nutrient-poor food. National planning guidelines in England offer the potential for local planning policies to p... Read More about Planning and Public Health professionals’ experiences of using the planning system to regulate hot food takeaway outlets in England: A qualitative study.