(A023) Childhood Obesity: Injury and Noninfectious Disease Control, Part 2

Learn about risk factors associated with childhood obesity and 24 recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Review the measurement of overweight and obesity focusing on the body mass index (BMI).
Review obesity related health and emotional issues.
Review the risk factors associated with childhood obesity.
Review the 24 CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) strategies to control obesity in the United States and provide examples of programs using these strategies.
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COURSE PROVIDER:
This training is brought to you by North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN). We provide practical, practice-based training in core (CEPH) competencies for professionals around the world who work to protect and improve the public's health. Learn more at www.ndphtn.com
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Terry Dwelle is the former North Dakota State Health Officer and the current President and Educational Director of North Dakota Public Health Training Network (NDPHTN).
He is also a co-author of the textbook "Introduction to Public Health: Promises and Practices" (Springer Publishing, 3rd edition, 2024), which presents a thorough overview of the U.S. public health system from its origins to current state and future directions and examines the new outlook for students seeking careers in this dynamic and exciting field.
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