Investigate current policies or legislation underway for the below topic and develop a scholarly, APA-formatted paper of 4 content pagesusing the following headings:
Topic: Obesity in children and adolescents
- Introduction (not used as a heading, but write two paragraphs introducing your topic)
Introduce the population or problem (incidence, prevalence, epidemiology, and cost burden)
- Description of Policy
Describe of how the policy is intended for a specific population, program, or organization
- Legislators Involved in Policy
Explain specific legislators (name and political position) involved in the policy development and dissemination
- Role of APRN in Policy Support or Lack of Support
Identify the role of the APRN in assisting with the policy or refuting the policy – this requires the evidence to support opinion, ideas, and/or concepts
- Policy Influence on Clinical Practice or Promotion of Health Outcomes
Discuss how the policy influences clinical practice and is used to promote best outcomes
- Interdisciplinary Teams
Examine how the policy can be used by the inter-professional team to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care for the specific population
- Conclusion (summarize findings)