You're Invited!
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 April 11-12, 2013, at the Westin Richmond hotel in Richmond, Va.
Virginia's 2013 Weight of the State conference will showcase the latest approaches in childhood obesity prevention and control. Hundreds of 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.
Conference Goals / Broad Objectives:
and expand local, regional, and state capacity to achieve policy, environmental, and systems change to promote access to healthy foods and nutrition, opportunities for physical activity, and reduce obesity.
and network with peers to share knowledge and best practices and strategies to sustain momentum throughout Virginia to change environments to reduce obesity.
emerging trends in health care, school and after-school programs, research, community collaboration, healthy nutrition, and physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles among Virginia youth.
Track Descriptions
Healthy Nutrition and Access to Affordable, Healthy Foods
This Healthy Nutrition and Access to Affordable, Healthy Foods track examines effective strategies in promoting nutritious choices for individuals and communities and ways to increase access to affordable, healthy foods.
Community Collaboration for Healthy Kids
The Community Collaboration for Healthy Kids track encourages community-based efforts that promote healthy eating and active living for youth highlighting community assessment, addressing social determinants of health, and evaluating partnerships for sustainable change.
Healthcare
The Healthcare track highlights the latest recommendations and clinical guidelines for healthcare providers on the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity as well as emerging practices within the medical home and as partners in community prevention.
Research to Practice
The Research to Practice track offers emerging research on childhood obesity prevention including the tipping point of obesity, impact of childhood obesity on academic performance, role of the home environment, and evaluation of weight management programs.
School/After School Programs and Policies
The School and After school track provides promising nutrition and physical activity strategies in the classroom as well as best practices for school wellness policies and unique funding opportunities.
Physical Activity and Active Transportation
The Physical Activity and Active Transportation track offers strategies to promote physical activity addressing the built environment, innovative community partnerships, and ways to increasing daily physical activity.
Who Should Attend:
- Physicians
- State and local public health professionals
- 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
- YOU!