Tackling Child Obesity in Europe Symposium, Brussels - 6th September 2011
Friday, 15 July 2011
Type: Events
Category: Obesity
Date: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Place: The Silken Berlaymont Hotel, Brussels
Obesity has reached epidemic levels in recent years. Currently, the average obesity rate in the European Union is 15.5%, and even more alarmingly, the prevalence of overweight children was estimated at 30% in 2006.
This timely International Symposium reignites the debate on how to work towards an effective EU-wide action plan on tackling obesity in children. With a central theme of prevention and early intervention, the symposium not only focuses on the unaddressed very early years of a child's life but will also highlight the pre-conceptual years and the crucial role played by parents.
The Symposium will support the exchange of ideas and encourage delegates to engage in thought-provoking topical debate whilst sharing best practices and lessons learned.
To ensure your organisation is represented or would like to participate as a visitorl, please visit: http://publicpolicyexchange.co.uk/events/BI06-PPE2.php for more details surrounding the event as well as steps needed for registration
The Programme of the Synopsium will be as follows:
09:00
Registration and Morning Refreshments
10:00
Chair’s Welcome and Opening Remarks
Mr. Tam Fry, Honorary Chairman, Child Growth Foundation, National Obesity Forum, UK (confirmed)
10:10
Session One:
Identifying Obesity in Europe – Using the Right Tools
• The Importance of Gender-Specific Body Mass Index (BMI) for Effective Prevention
• Creating Systematic Approaches across Europe
• Existing Mechanisms for Effective Prevention across Europe
• Recommendations for Future Policy Actions
Speaker:
Prof. Philip James, Chairman, International Obesity Task Force, UK (confirmed)
10:25
First Round of Discussions
10:55
Morning Coffee Break
11:15
Session Two:
Towards a Comprehensive EU-Wide “Pre-School” Approach in Preventing Obesity?
• Encouraging Healthy Eating Patterns in Children
• Existing “Pandemics” – Creating Preventing Strategies
• Vulnerable Groups of Children
• The Potential Role of the EU in Preventing Obesity at an Early Stage
• Future Recommendations
Speakers:
Dr Joao Breda, Programme Manager, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Programme, World Health Organisation (Europe) (confirmed)
11:30
Second Round of Discussions
12:00
Session Three:
Preventing Obesity During and After Pregnancy
• Pre-Conceptual Care
• Breastfeeding and Weaning – Some Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Weaning and First Year Foods
• Recommendations
Speakers:
Dr Eric Steegers, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands (confirmed)
12:15
Third Round of Discussions
12:45
Networking Lunch
13:45
Session Four:
Preventing Obesity through Physical Activity•Establishing Healthy Behaviour in Early Childhood
• Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Recommendations
Speakers:
Mr Adrian Voce, Director, Play England, UK (confirmed)
14:00
Fourth Round of Discussions
14:30
Afternoon Coffee Break
14:45
Session Five:
The IDEFICS Study: Preventing Obesity in Early Childhood•Better Understanding of Obesity in Early Childhood
• Effectiveness and Some Best Practices
•Conclusions and Recommendations for future Policy Actions at EU, National and Local Levels
Speakers:
Prof Stefaan de Henauw, Nutrition and Food Safety, University of Gent, Belgium (confirmed)
15:00
Fifth Round of Discussions
15:30
Chair’s Summary and Closing Remarks
15:40
Networking Reception
16:30
Symposium Close
|
 |
|
|
|