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This is the fifth annual childhood obesity and public health conference to be held at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center. Given the recent emphasis on developing evidence-based public health strategies targeting childhood obesity, the topic of this conference is on the role of public policy at addressing the problem. A specific focus of the conference this year is on Louisiana-specific data and solutions to address childhood obesity.
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The participants in this conference will be able to:
- understand the strengths and pitfalls associated with developing public health policy as a tool to improve population health
- comprehend the extent of the problem of childhood obesity in Louisiana
- identify evidence-based public health and policy strategies to achieve demonstrable improvements in obesity-related behaviors
- understand the expected potential of policy initiatives at making a change in childhood obesity rates in Louisiana
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This conference is designed for professionals engaged in public health efforts, including: physicians, nutritionists, physical activity specialists, registered dietitians, nurses, health educators, psychologists, and counselors; healthcare policy makers, researchers, media, business and civic leaders, parks and recreation personnel, and early childhood and school-age educators and decision-makers.
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 Public Health Policy and Legislation as Tools to Drive Population Health
Professor Edward Richards, JD, MPH
LSU Law Center
 Creating a Global Agenda for Physical Activity: Agita Mundo
Victor Matsudo, MD CELAFISCS, Sao Caetano Do Sul, Brazil
 The Public-Private Divide - A Protocol for Successful Partnerships for Health
Peter T. Katzmarzyk, PhD Pennington Biomedical Research Center
 Obesity Policies: Louisiana Legislative UpdateBerry Burnside
American Heart Association
 The Fifth Annual Childhood Physical Activity and Health Report Card for Louisiana's
Children & Youth: Has the Needle Moved?
Robert Newton, Jr., PhD Pennington Biomedical Research Center
 Using Evidence to Inform Public Policy: Results of Systems Models for Louisiana
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation Challenge Grant Program:
A Model for Sustainable Healthy Community Changes
Christy Reeves
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation
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