In this week’s faculty spotlight video, we proudly feature our Center Director, Dr. Deanna Hoelscher. Dr. Hoelscher's work focuses on ch...
Showing posts with label Obesity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Obesity. Show all posts
Faculty Spotlight: Deanna Hoelscher
In this week’s faculty spotlight video, we proudly feature our Center Director, Dr. Deanna Hoelscher. Dr. Hoelscher's work focuses on ch...
Faculty Spotlight: Dan Taber
“Don’t underestimate the impact you can have as a student" -one of the many phrases of wisdom from Dr. Daniel Taber, this week’s f...
TOAW Partner Spotlight: Action for Healthy Kids
Action for Healthy Kids was formed in 2002 when then Surgeon General David Satcher declared the United States had an obesity epidemic. Actio...
TOAW Partner Spotlight: Partnership for a Healthy Texas
The Partnership for a Healthy Texas began in 2006 when key individuals from several national organizations decided they'd be most effect...
TOAW Partner Spotlight: YMCA of Austin
For over 160 years, the YMCA has been dedicated to the health and wellness of people and communities they serve. The YMCA works through a po...
TOAW Partner Spotlight: Texas A&M Agrilife Extension
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension works to bring research-based information and best practice programs that address local and state priorit...
TOAW Partner Spotlight: Texas Pediatric Society
Texas Pediatric Society (TPS) operates with a mission to focus its talent and resources to ensure that the children in Texas are safe and h...
And the Award Goes to...Part 2
Click here to learn more about the Texas Health Champion award and register to attend the ceremony . In addition to the winner of our indivi...
Next steps in the movement towards better health
As a partner with Go Austin! ¡Vamos Austin!, we want to share this blog post from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Please give it a ...
2015 Texas Health Champion Award Ceremony Keynote Speaker: Major General Tony Cucolo
Major General Tony Cucolo will keynote the 2015 Texas Health Champion Award Ceremony on September 15th in Austin. Click here to register to...
Extending the conversation on sugary drinks in schools
Last week, the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity published a special issue on child obesity featuring ei...
The science of childhood obesity: moving the field forward through the study of both individual behaviors and environmental factors
We've said it, and we'll say it again: approximately 32 percent of children ages 6 to 19 are overweight or obese in the United State...
Escaping the TV Show Binge
Summer used to mean a television hiatus. In the old days when four networks dominated the airwaves, TV went on vacation when you did and you...
How your commute can influence your weight
Throughout April, the Center will feature information on the benefits of active commuting and just how some people do it. New research shoes...
The World is Fat: A Sneak Peak into the 9th Annual Michael & Susan Dell Lectureship in Child Health
National Nutrition Month may be coming to an end, but the Center is still bustling in preparation for one our most prominent events of the y...
Scientific Advisory Council Meets in Austin: Findings and Takeaways
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Spring is a busy time at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living in the absolute best way possible. Last week, we welcomed fi...
Feeding with Impact Webinar
This week we hosted the “Feeding with Impact: Addressing obesity through nutrition education and access to fresh healthy produce” webinar. ...
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