Acting Together on Healthy Eating for Children

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Monday, October 17, 2011, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Enterprise Square – Gallery
10230 Jasper Ave., University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Please RSVP: ipph-ispp@uottawa.ca

We may think we know a lot about a healthy diet… Healthy eating for children needs to involve government, the food industry, schools, and communities. Academia should also be involved to promote action that is based on evidence. Come out to this free event to hear representatives from these groups discuss the current problem and debate solutions.

Speakers:

Dr. Kim Raine
Applied Public Health Chair and Professor, Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta

Dr. Charlene Elliott
Canada Research Chair, Food Marketing, Policy and Children's Health, University of Calgary

Mr. Dave Colburn
Board Chair, Board of Trustees, Edmonton Public Schools

Moderator:

Dr. Nancy Edwards
Scientific Director, CIHR-Institute of Population and Public Health