Targeting Obesity

What:       

“Obesity Prevention Through the Life Span: Reflections of the Past and Visions for the Future” is the title of a May 24 symposium hosted by Cal State Fullerton’s College of Health and Human Development. The event is free and open to the public.

When:     

Thursday, May 24
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: 

Cal State Fullerton
Kinesiology and Health Science Building, Room 199
800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, 92831

Why:     

Event organizers Shari G. McMahan, dean of the College of Health and Human Development, and Jie Weiss, associate professor of health science, said the symposium aims to:

• disseminate results obtained from a variety of funded obesity prevention and intervention projects;
• share lessons learned regarding collecting data on eating behaviors and physical activities in the community; and
• increase obesity prevention and intervention collaborations between faculty members and students and between the university and communities.

Additional:     

From 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., CSUF professors, graduate students and health care experts will make presentations on obesity-related research projects, nutrition programs and related campaigns. At 1 p.m., HBO’s “Weight of the Nation” will be screened, followed by a panel discussion. The full schedule is available for download.

More Information:     

Sandy Bennett, abennett@fullerton.edu or 657-278-8145

Media Contact:           

Mimi Ko Cruz, 657-278-7586, or mkocruz@fullerton.edu