Upcoming Workshop: The Future of Obesity Prevention and Treatment
Driving Action and Progress on Obesity Prevention and Treatment
September 27th, 2016 – Washington, DC and Webcast Live
8:30am-4:00pm
Have we tipped the scale towards achieving a healthy weight? What are the most promising opportunities that will drive future progress and action in obesity prevention and treatment? Beginning with a spirited conversation with former Surgeon General David Satcher, who started it all with his 2001 Call to Action on obesity, and Jeff Koplan, former Director of the CDC, this workshop will answer these questions and more. Thought leaders from health policy, philanthropy, business, health care, early education, and other key sectors will present their visions for conquering obesity and offer practical steps to get there. For registration and more information, click here.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Relevant Links
- Registration page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-action-and-progress-on-obesity-prevention-and-treatment-registration-26334890366
- Workshop web page: https://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/Nutrition/ObesitySolutions/2016-SEPT-27.aspx
- Roundtable on Obesity Solutions webpage: https://nationalacademies.org/hmd/Activities/Nutrition/ObesitySolutions.aspx
