VPOP - Computer Simulation Modeling for Obesity Prevention
We use our Virtual Population Obesity Prevention (VPOP) Laboratories to develop computational simulation models of communities, cities, and regions that allow decision makers (e.g., policy makers, funders, public health officials, school officials, and business professionals) to better understand and address the various systems contributing to obesity and affecting diet, physical activity, and metabolism. The virtual laboratories can save considerable time, effort, and resources by allowing decision makers to first test hypothetical interventions and policies within the safety of a computer before implementing in real life (think “SimCity” for obesity prevention and control).