Weight of the State Conference
| When |
Oct 04, 2011 07:00 AM
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Oct 05, 2011 02:30 PM |
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| Where | Richmond Marriott Hotel |
| Contact Name | Heidi Hertz |
| Contact Phone | 8014/371-0424 |
| Attendees |
State and local public health professionals Physicians Registered Dietitians Nurses Leaders in state and local education Early childhood and after-school providers State and local policymakers Health advocates Community, business, and faith-based leaders Parks and recreation planners and providers Academic researchers Philanthropic organization leaders |
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The Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth and Prevention Connections are pleased to invite you to Virginia's second annual Weight of the State conference on childhood obesity prevention to be held October 4-5, 2011 at the Richmond Marriott.
Virginia's 2011 Weight of the State conference showcases the latest approaches in childhood obesity prevention and control. More than 400 attendees from across the Commonwealth will gather to hear national, state and local experts sharing cutting-edge tactics for reducing and preventing obesity, including community-based approaches and policy changes.
Tracks offered at the conference include:
- Healthy Nutrition and Access to Affordable Healthy Foods
- Community Collaboration for Healthy Kids
- Healthcare
- Research to Practice
- School/After School Programs and Policies
- Physical Activity and Active Transportation

