Abstract
Background: Over the past two decades, childhood obesity has been recognized as an increasing health problem with stark disparities by race, ethnicity, and zip code. A single-level intervention that focuses on individual choices has limited success especially in under-resourced communities. Methods: The "Getting to Equity" model provides a framework for building interventions that incorporate multilevel strategies. We applied this model to an elementary school-based obesity prevention program. Results: By applying the "Getting to Equity" framework, we demonstrate how a school-based program aligns with the quadrants within the framework to holistically address childhood obesity. Conclusion: By applying this model to an elementary school-based obesity prevention program, we demonstrate how program leaders can address childhood obesity while advancing health equity.
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