| The forum will provide an overview of obesity among African Americans, Hispanic/Latino Americans, American Indians and Asian Americans. Culturally relevant strategies will be suggested for addressing obesity for the specific racial/ethnic groups. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Health Disparities, Texas A&M University, B. Lee Green, Director and Associate Professor |
| Speakers: Maria U. Okeke, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, FL; Alicia Battle, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA; D. Kay Woodiel, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI; Kele Ding, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID; Helda Pinzon-Perez, California State University at Fresno, Fresno, CA; and Margarita Martinez-Sheehan, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ |