session will provide an overview of multifaceted approaches to combat childhood and adolescent obesity through strategies that are developed collaboratively between schools, communities, and public health organizations. Attendees will learn about the development and implementation of nutrition education initiatives, physical activity initiatives, and wellness policies that engage students and families, and community stakeholders. Attendees will learn about strategies for developing programs and policies based on the best available evidence and success stories and have acquired actionable tools to enhance healthy environments and promote sustained behavior change. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to enhance partnerships as a means to achieve long-term health outcomes and promote a culture of wellness in schools and communities alike.
Connect, collaborate, and contribute to driving excellence in obesity research, clinical practice, and public health approaches globally.
