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Obesity Discussion · 10-12-06, 06:58 PM

Workshop to fight obesity in children
October 12, 2006

Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop, "Fighting Children's Obesity through Active Play," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office, 724 Phillips St., Stroudsburg.

Dawn Olson, Penn State Cooperative Extension educator in Monroe County, says child care providers will learn about the importance of getting children involved in daily physical activities to prevent childhood obesity. The amount of physical activity that children need each day varies according to the age of the child. Older children need more active play times than younger children. Many innovative and practical ideas will be given on ways to encourage children to be active.

Child care providers can receive Department of Public Welfare training credits, Continuing Education Credits and Act 48 hours for participating in the workshop. Cost is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required. For information, call 570 421-6430.

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Obesity Discussion Administrator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,955 Weight Statistics 8/1/2006 Start Date: 185 lb Start Weight: 152 lb Current Weight: 155 lb Goal Weight: -33 lb Weight Loss: 5/1/2007 Goal Date:	Workshop to fight obesity in children Oct. 26, Stroudsburg PA Workshop to fight obesity in children October 12, 2006 Penn State Cooperative Extension is offering a workshop, "Fighting Children's Obesity through Active Play," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, at the Penn State Cooperative Extension Office, 724 Phillips St., Stroudsburg. Dawn Olson, Penn State Cooperative Extension educator in Monroe County, says child care providers will learn about the importance of getting children involved in daily physical activities to prevent childhood obesity. The amount of physical activity that children need each day varies according to the age of the child. Older children need more active play times than younger children. Many innovative and practical ideas will be given on ways to encourage children to be active. Child care providers can receive Department of Public Welfare training credits, Continuing Education Credits and Act 48 hours for participating in the workshop. Cost is $5 per person, and pre-registration is required. For information, call 570 421-6430. __________________