Cornell NutritionWorks:

Preventing Childhood Obesity- An Ecological Approach

2012 Dates TBD

This course will help you use an ecological approach to identify underlying causes of childhood obesity and begin developing an action plan for intervention in their communities. An ecological approach involves a series of assessments -- of behavior, of the environment, and specific local factors -- to help diagnose the underlying causes of excessive weight gain in children. During the course you'll use this approach, while focusing on a community where you work, via a four-part project that runs throught the course.  A facilitator will interact with you throughout the course.

Benefits

• Members who complete this course will increased knowledge, skills and confidence to address childhood obesity in their communities.
• Members who complete the required elements of the course will receive a certificate of completion for 15 continuing professional education units (CPEUs).  Course price is $150.00.
• Members have easy access to practical resources (Tools for You) and references (More Info) related to this topic.

Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the prevalence, trends, and consequences of childhood obesity.
• Discuss the rationale for and process of applying an ecological approach for planning interventions to promote healthy eating and active living.
• List key child and adult behaviors contributing to excessive weight gain in children.
• Assess environmental factors contributing to excessive weight gain in children.
• Assess and prioritize predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors related to excessive weight gain in children.
• Discuss the rationale and approaches for building and facilitating effective collaborations for addressing nutrition issues.
• Identify appropriate intervention methods and strategies for addressing priority predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors contributing to excessive weight gain in children.
• Develop an action plan for addressing childhood obesity in your community.