Problem
1. Describe a significant health issue (Obesity) in your community or state.
2. Compare its significance to the national priorities of Healthy People 2020 goals (is it a national priority or just one found in your state or community).
3. Explain what type of effort it will take to fully address the issue (e.g., leadership skills, financing, organizational buy-in, stakeholders, perceptions, barriers, etc.)
4. Evaluate the efforts you can take to address this issue. As a public health practitioner, consider what your role might be, such as:
a. Will you develop, lead or be part of a public health program to address the issue?
b. Will you work on financing, organizational buy-in, or stakeholders?
c. What are you going to do to address this concern?