Unlike typical Causal Loop Diagrams, those in Version 9 retain underlying model elements (stocks and flows) so that the diagrams can be used to create or modify models.

For more information on this research see: Re-framing the Threat of Global Warming: an Empirical Causal Loop Diagram of Climate Change, Food Insecurity and Societal Collapse.

The causal loop diagram yielded 5 major themes and 7 subthemes. Conclusions: Factors that influence childhood obesity are varied, and it is important to recognize that no single solution exists.