## 1.11 Search terms: example

"Which measures are taken in school canteens to combat student obesity?"
To find literature on this subject, translate this research question into search terms. Use different search terms and synonyms to find as much relevant information as possible. Has little research appeared on canteens within e.g. higher education? If so, you will need to search more widely. You will need broader search terms for that. For example, 'school canteen', 'school cafeteria' or even broader; 'company canteen'. If you want to zoom in on specific measures, look more closely by adding terms such as: 'candy vending machines' or 'healthy snacks’. In section 3 you can read how to combine search terms in a smart way.

Aspects | Search terms
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Obesity | overweight, obese, obesity, healthy
Canteens (Higher Education) | school canteen, bachelor, higher education, students, adolescent, schools
Interventions | regulations, prevention, guidelines, nudging, influences, improve, dietary, eating, behaviour, behavior, interventions, healthy, healthier, unhealthy, food choices, food supply, candy, snackfood, vending machines, junkfood, fruit, low-calorie foods