This webinar took place on September 17, 2009

"Making Local Communities Healthier: The RWJF Center Hosts an Expert Discussion on the latest IOM Childhood Obesity Report"

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has just released a report called Local Government Actions to Prevent Childhood Obesity, that outlines policy opportunities for local policymakers and communities to address the childhood obesity epidemic, with a special emphasis on populations at most risk for obesity. The IOM committee reviewed the published literature, examined reports and toolkits focused on community-based obesity prevention, and heard from experts on the role of local governments in obesity prevention.
 
This webinar highlights policy recommendations for communities to consider as they seek to address child obesity.  Speakers will discuss the key policies as well as other important issues for communities to consider as they work to address childhood obesity.

Featured Speakers

• Dr. Joseph W. Thompson, Director, RWJF Center (Moderator)
• Tracy Fox, President, Food, Nutrition & Policy Consultants
• Mary Story, Professor, University of Minnesota, and Program Director for Healthy Eating Research
• Peggy Beltrone, Cascade County Commissioner, MT
• Adewale Troutman, Director, Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness