Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference
Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!
On November 18th, Healthy LifeStars will host its second annual conference to bring awareness, education and networking opportunities to prevent childhood obesityby bringing together like-minded people to learn and network.The conference will be followed by a national fundraising event to support the Healthy LifeStars program. All activities are virtual. Registration for the conference can be done through the above link. Registration for the national fundraising event will be announced soon!
The conference will include experts from across the country presenting their cutting edge research in childhood nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of long term adverse health effects caused by obesity.
The Iowa Institute of Public Health Research and Policy values the ability to provide continuing education credit and continuing education has been applied for, for physicians, nurses, health educators, public health professionals, dietitians, and social workers for attending this virtual conference.
Registration Information
Registration:
Please register for this event by 8:00 am on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, by signing up at this link: http://www.signmeup.com/134613
Registration Prices:
Early Bird Student Registration – $15.00
Early Bird Professional Registration w/ Continuing Ed Credits – $35.00
Student Registration – $25.00
Professional Registration w/ Continuing Ed Credits -$50.00
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Josie Hentzen at josie-hentzen@uiowa.edu or 515-371-2104.
Conference Agenda
Here is the full agenda for our virtual conference. Join us on Wednesday, November 18th for a great selection of presentations.
Time
Session Overview
Presenters
9:00 am – 9:05 am
Welcome & Overview
Vickie Miene, MA, MS, LMHC – Iowa Institute of Public Health Research & Policy
9:05 am – 9:30 am
The Status of Childhood Obesity in Our Nation
Edith Parker, DrPH – University of Iowa College of Public Health
9:35 am – 10:35 am
Keynote Address
Keeping Kids Active: Current Pediatric Physical Activity Guidelines and Practical Advice
Jennifer Groos, MD – Primary Health Care
10:40 am – 11:40 am
Breakout Session #1:
Health and Nutrition Literacy: The Social Determinants of Health, Well-being and Population Health
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: How They Are Created and What They Are
Teresa Wagner, DrPH, MS, CPH, RD/LD, CPPS, CHWI, DipACLM, CHWC – University of North Texas Health Science Center, School of Health Professions
Linda Snetselaar, PhD – University of Iowa
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Breakout Session #2:
Making Movement Fun For All!
Molecular Work On Obesity and Metabolic Disease Targeted Towards Children
Bri Swope, MA, CCLS, CTRS – University of Iowa
Joeva Barrow, PhD, RD – Cornell University
1:15 pm – 2:15 pm
Afternoon Session:
Swimming Upstream to Prevent Early Childhood Obesity in Rural and Small Town Communities
Allison Kemner, MPH – Parents As Teachers
Julie Kapp, MPH PhD – University of Missouri School of Medicine
2:20 pm – 3:20 pm
Breakout Session #3:
The Metabolic Effects of Social Distancing Efforts during COVID in Children; Changes in Diet, Exercise, Weight and Laboratory Trends
Revolutionizing Fresh Food Production for Healthy Kids
Lauren Kanner, MD – University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Alex Tyink, President Fork Farms
3:25 pm – 4:25 pm
Breakout Session #4:
Lessons in Early Childhood Healthy Food and Feeding Messages
Healthy LifeStars in the Virtual World
Zach Boileau, M.A. – Marketing 4 Change
Jeanie Bochenek, DNP, RN, NCSN, EBP-C – Ohio State University
Jodi Smelko-Schneider, DNP, RN, CSN – Ohio State University
4:25 pm – 4:55 pm
Wrap Up / Closing
Bernadette Mazurek Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN – Ohio State University
Continuing Education Credits will be offered through the American Public Health Association for the following:
Nursing Accreditation
This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the American Public Health Association’s Public Health Nursing Section (APHA/PHN), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Medicine (CME) Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the American Public Health Association (APHA) and the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health. The APHA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement: The APHA designates this virtual and enduring educational activity for a maximum of 6.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™.
Health Education (CHES) Statement
Sponsored by the American Public Health Association (APHA), a designated approver of continuing education contact hours (CECH) in health education by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing, Inc. This program is designated for Certified Health Education Specialists (CHES®) to receive up to 6.5 total Category I contact education contact hours.
The following will also be provided 6.0 continuing education credits:
Social Workers
Dietitians
Conference Sponsors
Healthy LifeStars sincerely thanks our sponsors for supporting our mission and making our conference possible!
Platinum
$3,000
Gold
$2,000
Silver
$1,500
Bronze
$1,000
Become A Sponsor
Thank you for your consideration to become a sponsor for the 2nd annual Healthy LifeStars Conference. Your support is critical to the success of our program.
As a sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:
Platinum
$3,000
Gold
$2,000
Silver
$1,500
Bronze
$1,000
60 second allotment for business advertisement to be played during conference break (commercial, video, etc.)
Movement break sponsor (sponsor can lead movement break (60 seconds) between sessions wearing their branding/logos) or HLS will lead with recognition of Sponsor
Recognition of sponsor name and logo on conference materials including ½ page promotion on electronic conference brochure
8 complimentary individual registrations for the conference
Promote sponsor name and logo on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites
Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages
Recognition plaque
Movement break sponsor (sponsor can lead movement break (60 seconds) between sessions wearing their branding/logos) or HLS will lead with recognition of Sponsor
Recognition of sponsor name and logo on conference materials and ¼ page promotion on electronic conference brochure
6 complimentary individual registrations for the conference
Promote sponsor name and logo on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites
Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages
Recognition plaque
List sponsor name on conference materials and list name in electronic conference brochure
4 complimentary individual registrations for the conference
List sponsor name on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites
Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages
Recognition plaque
List sponsor name on electronic conference brochure
2 complimentary individual registrations for the conference
List sponsor name on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites
Recognition plaque
For more information on how to support our program, please contact Josie Hentzen at josie-hentzen@uiowa.edu.
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts must not exceed 250 words.
Abstracts to be accepted can be categorized in one or more of the following:
Nutrition
Physical Activity
Childhood Health
Cardiovascular Disease
Type I and Type II Diabetes
Obesity Prevention
Healthy Lifestyles
Abstracts must include the following sections: an introduction, a statement of purpose, a brief description of your approach, a concise description / summary of the most important results, and a conclusion. **Disclaimer: If selected to present this description will be used in the event program.
A headshot, title, credentials, and a biography must be included with the abstract submission.
Learning objectives should be included in the abstract.
Abstracts should be uploaded as a word document or a PDF.
**Disclaimer: If selected to present this description will be used in the event program.
