New Approaches to Prevention and Treatment of Obesity throughout Childhood

This teleseminar was presesnted as a live event on August 5, 2008

Event Code: 13528

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify eight dietary factors associated with obesity.
  • Discuss dietary factors commonly believed to be associated with obesity, but are not.
  • Plan obesity interventions using the ecological framework.
  • Recommend interventions for families with overweight children.

Presenters:

  • Patricia Crawford, DrPH, RD, Co-director of the Dr. Robert C. and Veronica Atkins Center for Weight and Health, and Adjunct Professor, University of California, Berkeley
  • Melinda S. Sothern, PhD, CEP, Professor and Director, School of Public Health, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center

Note: The views expressed by the speakers are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or any position of the ADA. Speakers are required to disclose personal and professional interests that could potentially affect their research and/or give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

CPE Level 2
Suggested Learning Need Codes: 3030, 4060, 4160, 5370, 6010, 6040

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