“Childhood Obesity Prevention: A Call to Action”
March 27-28, 2009
Plaster Student Union, Missouri State University

CONFERENCE GOALS

• Raise community awareness about the problem of childhood obesity
• Share information that aims to improve overall health of youth through education and information that promotes healthy lifestyles.
• Describe social, environmental factors related to childhood obesity to improve understanding of childhood obesity
• Promote collaborate partnerships among health professionals that service youth.
• Promote collaboration among diverse stakeholders to ensure access to healthy foods and physical activity for all children.
• Highlight existing community resources  related to childhood obesity.
• Feature community efforts to implement strategies that promote and sustain healthy eating and activity behaviors.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• Healthcare professionals (physicians, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, psychologists, health educators and counselors)
• Healthcare policy makers
• Academic who teach and research in the area of healthcare
• Civic, media, and business leaders
• parks and recreation personnel
• agricultural and local community-based food systems professionals
• K-12, early childhood and after school professionals (school board members/administrators, food service personnel, physical education teachers, nutrition educators, and teachers),
• Child care providers and youth organizations.

REGISTRATION FEES

• 2-Days (March 27th - 28th) $40
• 1-Day (March 27th or 28th) $30
• 2-Day Student Rate (March 27th - 28th) $20
• CEUs Additional $10(Certificate included)