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Preventing Childhood Obesity: An Ecological Approach

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Description

The next and final session of this course is scheduled for February 6 - March 19, 2013. 

Our priority audience for this course is county-based teams that consist of at least three people who represent extension nutrition, 4-H and the community. To encourage teams with this composition to enroll, we offer a reduced enrollment fee.  Teams that fit these criteria will be given priority enrollment. Other teams and individuals will be accepted on a space available basis.

Those interested in the special team opportunity should contact Christina Stark, at cms11@cornell.edu , to obtain permission from the facilitator and information on how to register. This special opportunity is being made possible through an Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) grant from USDA. 

Please note that it not clear when, or even if, this course will be offered again due to the uncertainly of funding.

For additional information, go to the Cornell NutritionWorks/eCornell Partner Page . If you would like be put on a list to receive priority notice when registration is open for the winter 2013 session, please indicate this preference under Notification Preferences on your Membership Page.

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.

Date Created: 2/6/13
Last Updated: 6/15/15
Keywords: childhood obesity, ecological approach, environment