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A childhood obesity prevention program focused on eating right, being active, and setting goals.

To support the program: https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/support-iiphrp/

13/01/2026

Thank you to our 2026 Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference sponsors! We greatly appreciate your generous support!🌟🌟

09/01/2026

Today is the last day to register with early bird pricing! Join us Tuesday, January 13th for our virtual conference!

08/01/2026

Dr. Amy Schlessman will deliver two presentations! One on the importance of movement and another advocating for the protection and improvement of recess as an essential part of the school day.

07/01/2026

This session explores evidence-based policy systems and environmental strategies to prevent childhood obesity in early care and education settings featuring CDC SPAN grant examples, systems thinking, and peer shared best practices.

05/01/2026

This presentation highlights a mother-daughter physical activity program for Latina families. Attendees will learn how this can be applied to strengthen efforts to prevent childhood obesity.

03/01/2026

This study examines how different infant formulas affect early growth outcomes. Attendees will learn about about early life nutrition and childhood obesity prevention!

31/12/2025

From this session, atendees will learn about Iowa’s SWITCH program, which helps schools implement sustainable physical activity interventions.

29/12/2025

This session explores how food advertising shapes children’s eating behaviors and contributes to obesity. Michelle will reveal how marketing tactics influence lifelong habits and health outcomes.

24/12/2025

In this presentation Dr. Shirong Lu will share about how video games can offer a way to promote exercise in homes, schools, and youth programs!

22/12/2025

This presentation shares findings from a research study on the relationship between father's and children’s behaviors and highlights how a father’s motivation can help promote healthier habits within the family.

20/12/2025

This session will share a study that surveyed U.S. adults to compare how well they understand terms for low- and no-calorie sweeteners highlighting the need for clearer, terminology.

18/12/2025

Eighth-grade students from the No Boundaries Middles program in Okoboji, Iowa will share how they teach younger students about nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and healthy habits. They’ll show why this model inspires both the eight graders and the third graders they teach. 🌟

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https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/healthy-lifestars/

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