The Conference
Childhood obesity is fast becoming the greatest public health challenge facing America. During the 1980’s and 1990’s, the number of overweight and obese children has skyrocketed, resulting in a growing number of children facing health consequences that were traditionally only experienced by adults. This public health conference will bring together local, national and international experts on the topic of childhood obesity, with a focus on prevention. The more we learn about childhood obesity, the more we understand that prevention must begin early – there is even evidence to suggest that some aspects of childhood obesity are triggered prior to birth. The major goal of this conference is to develop public health strategies that can be employed to tackle the growing problem of childhood obesity.
Learning Objectives
The participants in this conference will be able to:
- comprehend the extent of the problem of childhood obesity in both the nation and in the State of Louisiana
- become familiar with several school-based and community-based diet and physical activity interventions that are being undertaken in Louisiana
- appreciate the importance of the maternal and fetal environment for the future health of children
- understand the long term implications of childhood obesity on adult health
- identify key targets for prevention that can be addressed through public health measures
Who Should Attend?
Health Care Professionals, including:
Physicians, nutritionists, physical activity specialists, registered dietitians, nurses, health educators, psychologists, and counselors;
Healthcare policy makers, researchers, media, business and civic leaders, parks and recreation personnel, and early childhood and school-age decision-makers. |
