IMPACT Seminars - The Second Annual Childhood Obesity Conference

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The Journal of Childhood Obesity

Tuesday and Wednesday
July 20 and 21, 2010

UNC Charlotte Campus
The Cone Center - McKnight Auditorium

Description

Join us for a two day exploration of current national school and community based initiatives aimed at tackling the epidemic of childhood obesity in the U.S. Issues surrounding the epidemic will be discussed, along with an in-depth look at current approaches and initiatives being implemented across the country, starting with the Obama administration’s landmark Let’s Move! campaign.

This conference provides a valuable educational and networking opportunity for any school or community health professional involved in the fight against childhood obesity.

Objectives

At the end of this conference, participants will be able to

Describe current initiatives aimed at reducing childhood obesity in the U.S.
Discuss potential impacts of childhood obesity
Discuss national policy related to childhood obesity in the U.S.
Describe a family-centered approach to preventing and treating childhood obesity

Credit

Day One: 5.5 Contact Hours Day Two: 5.0 Contact Hours (Total 10.5 Contact Hours)
Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration will be applied for.

Potential sponsors are asked to contact:

Dr. J. Allen Queen
(704) 779-5795 or
(704) 687-8856 or
JAQueen@uncc.edu

to confirm your sponsorship of the Second Annual Childhood Obesity Conference.

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Presented and Directed by the Department of Educational Leadership and the Office of Educational Outreach in the College of Education, UNC Charlotte, IMPACT Childhood Obesity and The Writer’s Edge Press