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chapter three
a framework for action
Tackling overweight and obesity requires multi-agency, multilevel
and coordinated approaches. Comprehensive and wideranging
actions are needed to support a suite of interventions,
acting at different levels, engaging all stakeholders and focused
on reducing inequalities between different population groups.
This Obesity Policy and Action Plan sets out the cross-sectoral
Healthy Ireland approach, acknowledging interdependencies
and addressing government policy and action in a wide range
of areas that will impact on the determinants of overweight
and obesity.
chapter three a framework for action
Dealing with socio-economic inequalities in the occurrence of
overweight and obesity is a particular priority, which receives
cross-cutting consideration within the Obesity Policy and Action
Plan.
In broad terms, the Policy will operate at two levels.
“Top down” measures: different sectors play key
roles in shaping the obesity prevention environment.
“Bottom up” approaches: these empower
individuals, families and communities to make
healthier choices and/or inform relevant key sectors of
future strategies and interventions/actions.
The framework is underpinned by clear governance
arrangements, which set out the roles and responsibilities of
different sectors and how the Policy will be implemented and
monitored.