How would you use the Ecological Model to address a problem of obesity in a rural community where the limited availability of healthy food, limited designated recreational space, limited knowledge...

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How would you use the Ecological Model to address a problem of obesity in a rural community where the limited availability of healthy food, limited designated recreational space, limited knowledge about the health consequences of high-fat foods, and social patterns of eating that favor big meals were all contributing factors? Each of these issues should be addressed using the appropriate level of the model. Be specific about the levels which are being addressed and how the issues mentioned above relate to those levels.
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Subhalaxmi answered on Apr 27 2021
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Running Head: ECOLOGICAL MODEL TO ADDRESS OBESITY IN RURAL COMMUNITY     1
ECOLOGICAL MODEL TO ADDRESS OBESITY IN RURA
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ECOLOGICAL MODEL TO ADDRESS OBESITY IN RURAL COMMUNITY
Introduction
    Being obese has become a way of our life and we are trapped in this harsh reality of obesity. This multifaceted diseaseis sourced from various determinants. Individual, socio-cultural, organizational, societal and many more factors influences this disease. The rural community is deprived of the quintessential resources need to combat this issue. Thus, an appropriate model must be in place to address this problem.
Levels of ecological model
    Individual or intrapersonal level- This mostly contributes to the behavioral perspective based on belief, attitude, personality and knowledge of an individual.    
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(Source: CDC, 2020)
    Relationship level or interpersonal level-The relationship terms within a society influences the behaviour and provide support to an individual.
    Societal or organization level- This includes the institutions or organizations such as schools, workplaces and healthcare centre that forms a major part of our lives.
    Community- Social norms such that...
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