Obesity in the Early Years: State of the Science and Implementation of Promising Solutions
October 6, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
Washington, DC
Hosted by the Institute of Medicine’s Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, this workshop will highlight the science and recent developments in the understanding of early childhood
obesity and cover strategies that hold the greatest promise for progress in reducing obesity prevalence, especially in populations at greatest risk.
Register for the workshop.
Towards Evidence-based Nutrition and Obesity Policy: Methods, Implementation, and Political Reality
October 16, 2015
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET
New York City
Hosted by the National Academy of Sciences, this conference will focus on the latest methods in nutrition research and how nutrition research can be used to inform policy.
Register for the conference.
2016
RWJF Culture of Health Prize: Phase I Applications
November 12, 2015 (deadline for Phase I applications)
Sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the
RWJF Culture of Health Prize recognizes and celebrates communities that have placed a priority on health and are creating powerful partnerships and deep commitments to make change. Up to 10 winning communities will each receive a $25,000 cash prize and
have their success stories celebrated and shared broadly to inspire locally-driven change across the nation. Phase I applications for all applicant communities are due on November 12, 2015; winners will be announced in the fall of 2016.
Learn more and apply online.
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