Conference Dates: Sep 08-11, 2010
Overland Park, KS[edit Location]
Obesity is directly associated with: heart disease and stroke; high blood pressure; diabetes; cancer; gallbladder diseases and gallstones; osteoarthritis; sleep apnea, asthma and other diseases. It is also associated with poor self image, poorer performance in school and a variety of psychosocial impairments. Therefore, researchers, educators, government agencies, foundations, industry and others are promoting efforts to prevent and treat obesity at the individual and community levels. Annually this conferences goals are to provide health professionals and educators the most current evidence based information targeting nutrition, physical activity and behavior changes. In addition to the regular conference this year we are offering a Pre-Conference focusing on the importance of Physical Activity on Academic Achievement
Target Audience
The conference is designed for all health care professionals and agencies who have contact with and influence on at-risk populations, including physicians, physician assistants, public health professionals, nurses, nurse practitioners, community health specialists, dietitians, nutritionists, health educators, exercise science and fitness professionals, emergency medical care providers, youth leaders, physical therapists, teachers, principals, superintendents, board of education members, parents, education based policy makers and pharmacists
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Fee: $300[edit ]
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| Early Bird Registration Deadline: | Aug 20, 2010 |
| Advance Registration Deadline: | Sep 03, 2010 |
| Start Date: | Sep 08, 2010 |
| End Date: | Sep 11, 2010 |