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5th Biennial Childhood Obesity Conference

Jun 9, 2009 - Jun 12, 2009 (8:00AM - 1:00PM)

Registration Form Link

The Childhood Obesity Conference is the largest gathering of professionals on the topic of pediatric overweight in the nation. The conference attracts participants representing early childhood education, after school providers, k-12 staff, health care professionals, healthcare policy makers, nutrition educators, child care providers and youth organizations.

The 2009 Conference will build on the experiences of past conferences and will:

• Showcase evidenced-based prevention interventions to reduce overweight and obesity in high risk and low income communities
• Feature community efforts to implement environmental and policy strategies that promote and sustain healthy eating and activity behaviors
• Accelerate the obesity prevention movement to promote health equities and reduce disparities at the local, state and national levels
• Promote collaboration among diverse stakeholders to ensure access to healthy foods and physical activity for all children

Westin Bonaventure Hotel
Los Angeles, California

Provided by: California Department of Public Health and th California Department of Education

Topics: Food & Nutrition, Health & Mental Health