Table 3: Community-level actions and initiatives for the prevention and care of obesity are listed in Brazilian and Portuguese official documents (in effect in 2019).

Brazil Portugal
Primary Health Care:
Support group for hypertensive and diabetic individuals [24, 36]
Support groups for weight control [38]
Local participatory planning [36]


Intersectoral actions:
School Health Program
Community fitness equipment [25, 36, 42]
Cycle paths, parks, squares, walking paths [35, 42]
Promotion of corporal practices for the young and the elderly [42]
Promotion of healthy eating habits and lifestyle among the beneficiaries of the Family Grant Program [42]
Enhancement of local food culture [36, 42]
Strengthening of fresh food production and supply preferably from agroecological farms [36, 42]
Increase in healthy food supply – food banks [42]
Promotion of healthy eating habits and physical activity [24]
Food and nutritional education in social facilities [36]
Monitoring of workers’ weight [36]
Culinary practices [36]
Strengthening of community leadership and social participation [36]
Intersectoral actions among schools, residents’ associations, and other public bodies [25, 36]
Multisectoral Actions:
Regulation of food and drinks sold at schools, health facilities, and scientific events [61]
Incentives to local food consumption [49]
Mediterranean Diet Food Guide–
Adherence of the Ministry of Education to the Mediterranean Diet Food Guide [52]
Transversal actions with other society sectors (agriculture, sports, environment, education, independent bodies, and social security) to promote the adoption of the Mediterranean diet [49, 50, 52]
Promotion of the reduction of salt and trans fats content in bread [51]
Tools for planning affordable, healthy menus [49]
Adoption of new food standards for vending machines in healthcare facilities [54]
Definition of the foods included in the food baskets given to people/families in need [67]
Local strategies for the promotion of healthy eating habits [68]
Local and regional projects [68]
Greater availability of water, fruit, and vegetables [49, 61]