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The Journal of Childhood Obesity
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Tuesday and Wednesday
July 19 and 20, 2011

UNC Charlotte Campus
The Cone Center - McKnight Auditorium

Who Should Attend

Educators, school and community health professionals, youth-based organizations, parks and recreation professionals, and all other professionals involved in childhood obesity prevention efforts and initiatives.

Description

Childhood Obesity is a global concern which impacts the health and future of our children. Join us as we explore factors which underlie the current obesity epidemic and what is working in childhood obesity prevention and intervention. Emerging research, current practice and innovative ideas from the areas of K-12 education, community health and childhood obesity intervention will be highlighted.

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Objectives

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

  • Discuss factors impacting current childhood obesity rates in the U.S. and worldwide communities.
  • Describe policy, educational and environmental approaches that can have a positive impact in childhood obesity prevention.
  • Identify resources, professional contacts and strategies to help with childhood obesity prevention efforts in your own work or community setting.

Agenda and continuing education credit information will be available by February 15th, 2010.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor information will be available by January 1st, 2010.

For more information, please contact:

Julie Covington, MS RD LDN
704-687-8856
jcovin24@uncc.edu
 
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Dept of Educational Leadership UNCC College of Education Office of Educational Outreach Writers Edge Press

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