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The 2nd
Annual IMPACT Childhood Obesity Conference
Description:
Join us for a two day exploration of
current national school and community based
initiatives aimed at tackling the epidemic
of childhood obesity in the U.S. Issues
surrounding the epidemic will be discussed,
along with an in-depth look at current
approaches and initiatives being implemented
across the country, starting with the Obama
administration’s landmark Let’s Move!
campaign. This conference provides a
valuable educational and networking
opportunity for any school or community
health professional involved in the fight
against childhood obesity.
Date: Tues. July 20th & Wed. July 21st,
2010
Time:
8:30 am – 3:00 pm each day
Location: UNC Charlotte Campus
Objectives:
At the end of this conference, participants
will be able to
· Describe current initiatives aimed at
reducing childhood obesity in the U.S.
· Discuss potential impacts of childhood
obesity
· Discuss national policy related to
childhood obesity in the U.S.
· Describe a family-centered approach to
preventing and treating childhood obesity
Credit:
Day One: 5.5 Contact Hours Day Two: 5.0
Contact Hours (Total 10.5 Contact Hours)
Continuing Professional Education Units
(CPEUs) through the Commission on Dietetic
Registration will be applied for.
Cost:
$89 both days, $49 students (lunch included
both days)
For more information or to register, please
go to:
http://www.impactchildhoodobesity.org/seminar/
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Teleconferences &
Teleseminars |
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Ross-Sponsored Online Independent Studies
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American Dietetic Association (ADA)
Teleseminars
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TELESEMINAR SERIES*
Why not plan a teleseminar
for group or individual
learning? The teleseminars
are an economical way to
provide CPE for your work
group or dietetic
association. The
registration fee covers
unlimited attendees and CPE
for all ADA members.
(Nonmembers pay a nominal
processing fee.) Group site
fees are $109 ADA members,
$175 Nonmembers; 30-day post
event recordings: $49
members, $69 nonmembers.
Here are the upcoming
events:
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American Dietetic Association Continuing
Education Courses on IFIC.org
International
Food Information Council offers free
Continuing Professional Education Credit
Programs developed in partnership with the
American Dietetic Association. |
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Pre-approved Nutrition
Continuing Professional Education Self-Study
Courses
(from pediatrics to sports nutrition)
Wolf Rinke Associates, Inc. |
Obesity Society’s Online
Continuing Education Programs
The Weight Management DPG of ADA
endorses/promotes The Obesity Society, the
leading scientific society dedicated to the
study of obesity. This organization has been
committed to encouraging research on the
causes and treatment of obesity and to
keeping the medical community and public
informed of new advances. The Obesity
Society provides a variety of free online
continuing education courses for health
professionals including registered
dietitians. According to the Commission on
Dietetic Registration, their courses are
appropriately accredited, and therefore, can
also be utilized for CPE credits. This site
also provides informational presentations
and slides for use in your own
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