Question

discuss: Methods of measuring the built environment, implications of frequently assessed variables, and relevance to populations of assessing the built environment

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Answer: Nowadays obesity has become one of the major concern as people are becoming more obese and becoming prone to many other diseases and it needs better ways to assess and modify built and social environments to positively impact health. The implications of frequently assessed variables include urban planning, public health nutrition, exercise science, physical activity research, public health and epidemiology, behavioral and social sciences, and economics. Engagement of people in the physical activities may lead to a decrease in the rate of obesity. The built environment playss an important role in influencing obesity by creating awareness that promotes increased energy consumption and a reduction in energy expenditure.