Research Article

Perspectives of Fijian Policymakers on the Obesity Prevention Policy Landscape

Table 1

Interview sample, F = female, M = male.

MinistryRole in obesity preventionParticipants () – total (15)

Ministry of Youth and Sports Sport and youth policyOfficial 1 (M)

Ministry of Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster ManagementFood self-sufficiency, assistance schemes related to poverty alleviation, and farmingOfficial 2 (F) and official 3 (M)

Ministry of Immigration, National Security and DefenceFood security, safe PA environmentOfficial 4 (M)

Ministry of Industry & Trade and TourismLimiting import of unhealthy productsOfficial 5 (F)

Ministry of Health and Medical Services: NFNC, Food Unit, Wellness Centre, Policy Unit Health education and promotion, NCD strategyOfficials 6 (F), 7 (M), 8 (M), and 9 (M)

Ministry of Education, Heritage & Arts & National Archives of FijiHealth-promoting schoolsOfficial 10 (M)

Ministry of Finance, Public Enterprises, Public Service & Communications: Revenue SectionTaxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, unhealthy foodsOfficials 11 (F), 12 (M), and 13 (M)

Ministry of Local Government, Housing and Environment: Suva City Council Designing an attractive environment for PAOfficials 14 (M) and 15 (M)