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This paper explores how evidence influenced policy-making at an Australian childhood obesity summit in 2002.

An Australian childhood obesity summit: the role of data and evidence in 'public' policy making

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Randomized trial examines policy action on childhood obesity in Australia, suggesting the need for stronger evidence bases.

This paper explores how evidence influenced policy-making at an Australian childhood obesity summit in 2002.
Case study analysis of a childhood obesity summit held in Australia in 2002
Data collection included documentary analysis, key informant interviews, focus group discussion, and media analysis
Content analysis of evidence used in the summit and its impact on policy responses
Empirical evidence on obesity was widely reported and largely uncontested in media and summit debates
The evidence base for action mainly consisted of opinions and ideas rather than empirical data
Evidence on food advertising to children was heavily contested, limiting agreed policy actions

Nathan et al. (2005) studied this question.

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