What was the rationale for including the particular questions in the NEAT?
The questions were developed based on existing literature and pilot tested with various communities statewide. Each section represents one specific setting in which the community could make it easier for its citizens to eat more healthfully. The aim of the NEAT is to cover the critical points in each of the three venues (community at large, worksites, schools) to obtain an overall assessment of the nutrition environment of the community. The main sections are divided into subsections (each receiving a separate score) that can be translated into actionable areas for improvement.
