Childhood & Adolescent Obesity: Strategies and Solutions - From Practice to Policy
On October 24-26, 2012 this conference will bring together an interdisciplinary group of professionals and policy makers working in the field of childhood and adolescent obesity. The 4th conference will focus on strategies and solutions - from practice to policy. This theme recognizes that obesity is a complex problem requiring a complex solution-oriented approach to its prevention and management. Specifically, the conference will showcase examples of the best and promising practice across Canada, and across multiple settings. From provincial level policies to school and community level interventions, and through practice-based management programs targeting multiple behaviours that are associated with obesity, the
conference seeks to promote a solution-oriented approach to obesity prevention and management.
This conference will be of interest to anyone interested in learning about and sharing issues and experiences regarding childhood &
adolescent obesity including, but not limited to, the following individuals:
Administrators/Managers, Community Health Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, Early Childhood Educators,
Educators, Family Development Workers, Family Physicians, Family Resource Program Staff, Fitness Professionals, Health Promoters, Nurses,
Nutritionists, Paediatricians, Parents, Policy Makers, Psychologists, Researchers, School Principals, Social Workers, Students and Teachers
See the brochure to get a better sense of why you should attend this conference, and register today!
conference seeks to promote a solution-oriented approach to obesity prevention and management.
This conference will be of interest to anyone interested in learning about and sharing issues and experiences regarding childhood &
adolescent obesity including, but not limited to, the following individuals:
Administrators/Managers, Community Health Workers, Counsellors, Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, Early Childhood Educators,
Educators, Family Development Workers, Family Physicians, Family Resource Program Staff, Fitness Professionals, Health Promoters, Nurses,
Nutritionists, Paediatricians, Parents, Policy Makers, Psychologists, Researchers, School Principals, Social Workers, Students and Teachers
See the brochure to get a better sense of why you should attend this conference, and register today!
Additional Information: http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Obesity/registration.asp
Additional Information: Childhood_&_Adolescent_Obesity_Conference.pdf