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Conferences
& Symposia
The
Center periodically offers conferences to stimulate dialogue among
researchers, policy makers, administrators and community-based workers
of multiple disciplines.
Save the Date!
2009 Childhood Obesity Conference
Creating Healthy Places for All Children
June 9 - 12, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
The California Department of Public Health; the California Department of Education; and the University of California, Berkeley, Center for Weight and Health invite you to attend the premiere obesity conference in the nation!
The 5th biennial Childhood Obesity Conference is the largest gathering of professionals focused on the prevention of pediatric overweight in the nation with over 1,800 in attendance. The conference is devoted to providing the most pressing and innovative issues related to childhood obesity. Showcased will be presentations focused on issues, strategies and programs as they relate to the environmental, organizational, media advocacy and policy, nutrition and physical activity education, and family and clinical approaches to childhood obesity.
Sponsors include the California Endowment, Kaiser Permanente, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W. K. Kellogg Foundation, First 5 California and the Dairy Council of California.
Goals
Showcase evidence-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
| Registration & Information |
| General Conference Information I phone: (800) 858-7743 |
| Registration |
Early Registration (on or before May 8th)
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$350 |
Late Registration (after May 8th)
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$400 |
| Sponsorship |
| Exhibit |
| Apply for Poster Session |
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| Location |
Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 South Figureoa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
For a special group rate of $110 single or double occupancy, call The Westin Bonaventure Hotel at (213) 624-1000 or (800) WESTIN-1. Mention the Childhood Obesity Conference.
After May 8, 2009, overnight accommodations are based on availability at the prevailing rate.
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Past
Conferences
•Healthy Communities and Healthy Children: The ABCs of Building Healthy Communities was held Saturday, July 14, 2007 at UC Berkeley Extension. With rates of pediatric obesity continuing to skyrocket, the need to create environments that . support healthy eating practices and active living for children and adolescents has never been greater. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of a range of community-based strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles in youth. Leading researchers and public health practitioners in the field address the importance of sustainable environmental change through a variety of strategies, including influencing stakeholders in neighborhood settings and developing effective wellness policies.
•Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Rock Ya Body: Celebrate Health at Every Size was held March 12-16, 2007.Stop thinking about size and start moving! Get fit, eat deliciously, and be healthy! Fashions, family, peers, cultural practices, and societal norms all influence our self esteem, body image, and eating and exercise habits. Having a healthy relationship with food, our bodies, and ourselves is important, yet often times difficult. Rock Ya Body: Celebrate Health at Every Size is Cal's celebration of healthful lifestyles for everyone! Whether you're young or old, big or small, being healthy and happy is possible. So get up, get moving, and celebrate being a healthy you! Visit the event website for information. Download Handouts: Event flyer, Schedule, Entertainment Showcase, Hungry for More - Eating and Body Image Issues among Black Women, Tang Center group for healthier relationship with food and body.
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•The fourth bi-annual California childhood obesity conference, Protecting the Future of Our Children, was held in San Diego on January 23-26: This conference brought together 1700 people interested in research, prevention, education and treatment of obesity in pre-school and school-aged children. The 2007 conference was hosted by the California Department of Health Services, California Department of Education, UC Berkeley Center for Weight & Health, and The California Endowment with additional support from the CDC's 5 A Day for Better Health Program and the Nutrition and Physical Activity Program to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases, Kaiser Permanente, The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, California State Parks, The American Cancer Society, the Dairy Council of California, L.A. Care Health Plan, CalOptima, Health Net of California, Inc., Peaceful Playgrounds Program, Inc., Sports, Play and Active Recreation for Kids (SPARK), University of California, Davis -Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Blue Cross of California, and Western Growers Association. Visit the 2007 California Obesity Conference pages to view the conference agenda, topics and speakers, and download available materials presented during the January 2007 conference.
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•Preventing Overweight and Obesity in Children: What Every Health and Mental Health Professional Should Know was held June 17, 2005, at UC Berkeley Extension, Berkeley, CA. The day long conference provided a comprehensive overview of childhood overweight and obesity in the U.S. Leading researchers in the field addressed the question of genetics versus the environment, identified the major factors contributing to increasing obesity and discussed what health and mental health professionals can do to impact them and reverse this trend.
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•The third bi-annual California childhood obesity conference, 2005 California Childhood Obesity Conference - Launching a Movement: Linking our Efforts to Make a Difference., was held in San Diego on January 9-12: This conference was a great success, bringing together over 1400 people interested in research, prevention, education and treatment of obesity in pre-school and school-aged children. The 2005 conference was hosted by California Department of Education, California Department of Health Services, and the Center for Weight and Health with additional sponsorship from Kaiser Permanente, The California Endowment, with Blue Cross of California, LA Health Care Plan, California State Parks, Dairy Council of California, FITWIZE 4 Kids, Inc., Peaceful Playgrounds, Inc., American Academy of Pediatrics - Chapter 3 and University of California, Davis, Communications Services.
•The
2nd Annual Science & Society Research Conferenc,: Confronting Obesity: Science, Society, & Health,
was held Thursday, April 15, 2004, in Berkeley CA. The
conference was co-sponsored by the Center for Health Research,
the Center for Weight and Health, and the Kaiser Permanente
Institute for Health Policy.
•The
second bi-annual California childhood obesity conference, co-sponsored
by the California Department of Health Services, was held in
San Diego on January 6-8: 2003
California Childhood Obesity Conference - Making an Impact Now:
Environmental, Family and Clinical Approaches. This
conference was a resounding success, bringing together over
1100 people interested in research, prevention, education and
treatment of obesity in pre-school and school-aged children.
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The Center's symposium, Prevention of Type 2
Diabetes in Children: Pathogenesis to Public Policy, was
held September 27, 2002 on the UC Berkeley campus. The symposium
brought together 34 participants, including a panel of national
experts, to assess the current state of knowledge and develop
policy recommendations for preventing Type 2 diabetes in
children.
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