Combating the Childhood Obesity Problem: Applications for Schools and Beyond Part I

Presenters will provide real-world applications for addressing this critical and complex issue. Educators, health providers, coaches, youth workers, and parents alike will benefit from this important discussion.

Understand how social marketing can be used to design a behavior change intervention. Understand how the Scorecard program works. Summarize recommendations for promoting physical activity during school. Evaluate state laws related to supporting physical activity in school. Identify best practices for providing physical activity opportunities in school. Recognize the challenges and facilitators to implementing obesity interventions in school settings. Predict the potential role of the school nurse in addressing childhood obesity in schools.