Jess Haines, PhD, RD
Conference Director
Obesity Prevention Program
HPHC/HMS
133 Brookline Ave, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
617-509-9317
Lori Gilman
Obesity Prevention Program
HPHC/HMS
133 Brookline Ave, 6th Floor
Boston, MA 02215
617-509-9313
617-859-8112
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The goal of this conference is to bring together researchers and practitioners from two distinct fields: early childhood/child development and pediatric obesity prevention to foster interdisciplinary research focused on the prevention of obesity among our youngest populations.
Objectives
The objectives for the conference are as follows:
1. To assemble researchers and practitioners from two distinct fields of study: early childhood/child development and childhood obesity prevention.
2. To further scientific understanding of developmentally, physiologically, and culturally appropriate behavior change strategies for young children and their caregivers, child care providers, and educators.
3. To foster interdisciplinary relationships between researchers and practitioners in an effort to identify best practices for obesity prevention interventions for children from birth to five years of age.
Date: Monday-Tuesday, December 8-9, 2008
Location: Sheraton Boston Hotel, Prudential Center, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA 02199
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