Subjectively-measured Environmental Support for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Breastfeeding in the Rural United States: A Scoping Review to Inform Opportunities for Public Health Surveillance.

The purpose of this scoping review was to identify subjectively-measured environmental initiatives or factors that influence PA, HE, and/or breastfeeding practices within rural U.S. communities.

Objectively-measured Environmental Support for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating, and Breastfeeding in the Rural United States: A Scoping Review to Inform Opportunities for Public Health Surveillance.

The purpose of this scoping review was to identify objectively-measured environmental initiatives or features that impact physical activity (PA), healthy eating (HE), and/or breastfeeding practices among rural communities in the United States. A secondary aim was to assess measurement approaches for assessing rural environments and resources. Searches, informed by a scientific librarian, occurred from February to July 2020.

A scoping review of policies to encourage breastfeeding, healthy eating, and physical activity among rural people and places in the United States.

Background: Rural U.S. residents experience a disproportionate burden of diet and physical activity (PA) related chronic disease compared to urban residents, due to resource and economic challenges.