663 Combating Obesity: "Schools on the Move" and "Healthy Habits"

Saturday, April 27, 2013: 10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Convention Center: 201AB
AAHE/Implement Strategies/Interventions/Programs
Presider: Erin Conley, Regional Multicultural Magnet School, New London, CT
Session#1 This presentation will describe the process of developing an effective school-based physical activity and health initiative in a community setting within the context of implementation strategies, lessons learned, and future directions. Session #2 Obesity rates can change using a comprehensive and integrated health program in schools via: nutrition education; health and wellness support programs for parents; accessibility of nutritious foods; and increasing student physical activity.
"Schools on the Move": An Effective School-Based Physical Activity Initiative
David O. Garcia, John M. Jakicic and Lisa M. Wisniewski, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Healthy Habits Program: Changing the Way We Live
Erin Conley, Regional Multicultural Magnet School, New London, CT