ABSTRACT
Overview of Chapter......................................................................................................................271 Defining Community......................................................................................................................272 Influence of Community as Examined with an Ecological Approach .........................................272 Community Interventions to Promote Physical Activity and Positively Affect Dietary
Behavior in Youth......................................................................................................................274 Literature Review: Physical Activity Interventions .............................................................274 Literature Review: Dietary Interventions.............................................................................281 Nonresearch Community Approaches to Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical
Activity...............................................................................................................................284 Summary and Future Directions....................................................................................................286 References ......................................................................................................................................288
