DALLAS — Texas Cooperative Extension will host ‘Wellness in Texas’, a program to address the issues of childhood obesity, on July 15.
Simultaneous presentations will be in Dallas and Temple. Video-conferencing technology will bring together educators and health professionals to learn and discuss what communities can do.
In Dallas, the seminar will be at Texas A&M Dallas, 17360 Coit Road. The morning session will be video-linked to the Blackland Research Center in Temple. Both locations will have separate afternoon sessions. Registration at both locations will begin at 9 a.m., with the program scheduled for 9:30 a.m.
“National data indicates that 13 percent to 14 percent of youth are overweight, but Texas data shows that in some areas of the state, as many as 40 percent of youth are overweight,” said Susan Richey, Extension agent for family and consumer sciences in Dallas County.
The morning session will focus on facts and figures on childhood obesity; afternoon sessions will showcase Extension programs and curriculum on nutrition, physical activity and family wellness.
“Prevention and intervention programs are critical to the future of our nation’s health,” said Richey. “Texas Cooperative Extension has programs and resources available to assist families and professionals in addressing child health issues. These programs and resources will be shared during the conference.”
The $29 seminar fee includes lunch. Continuing education units will be offered.
To register, contact Regina Linder at (972) 952-9255. For additional information, contact a county Extension office. Onsite registration will depend on seating availability.
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