Systems thinking is an approach to solving complex problems promoted by researchers and policy makers.  This training guides you through taking a systems approach to childhood obesity prevention, and presents ways to think about evaluating your approach.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Explain how to identify critical leverage points within a system.
  2. Explain methods for evaluating effectiveness of systems approaches.
  3. Practice taking a systems approach for childhood obesity prevention.

Learning Outcome:

Implement and evaluate systems approaches to childhood obesity prevention.

Target Audience:  Public Health Professionals

Duration: 30 min.

Continuing Education Information: 0.5 Category 1 CHES Credits, 0.5 Continuing Competency

Disclosures:  There are no declared conflicts of interest

Format: Web-based Training, Self-Study

Created: Nov. 2019

Author: Allison Root, MS, RD

Public Health Learning Navigator Quality Seal

Skill Level: Beginner
CHES Event ID#: SS99036_12012019
Category 1 Credits: 0.5
Continuing Competency Credits: 0.5
Advanced Credits: 0
Activity #: 160836
Performance Indicators: 4.2.4, 4.2.6, 4.2.8, 4.2.9
Level 1: No
Level 2: No
Level 3: No
Primary Tier: Tier Two
Primary Domain: Leadership and Systems Thinking Skills
Secondary Domain: Policy Development and Program Planning Skills