The Weight Of The Nation

Please Save The Date and join us for a screening of:
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THE Weight Of The NATION
an Hbo documentary series
addressing the national obesity epidemic
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DATES: Â
Part 2: “Choicesâ€* Wed, 2/27 Part 4: “Challengesâ€* Tues, 3/5
Screening TIME:
5:30-7:30pm
LOCATION:
Campus Center Ballroom C
Event Details: Â Immediately following each screening, we will hold an expert panel discussion involving our own UMass Boston faculty, staff and students and engage in a discussion around topics concerning successful… Show more strategies for weight loss, and resources and challenges confronting obesity in our own UMass Boston community!Â
"Choices" Panel Wed 2/27:
Theme:Â Strategies for Obesity Management
Moderator: Â Sarah Camhi, Assistant Professor, Exercise and Health Sciences
Laura Hayman, Associate Dean of Research, College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Adrienne Wald, Undergraduate Nursing Program Director, Nursing Department
Sherman Bigornia, Postdoctoral Associate, Cardiovascular Medicine, Boston University
Julie Wright, Assistant Professor, Exercise and Health Sciences
Carlos Salas, GoKids Exercise Physiologist
Sofjola Thomai, Exercise and Health Sciences Student, Class of 2013
"Challenges" Panel Tues 3/5:
Theme:Â Resources and Challenges at UMass Boston
Moderator: Â Richard Fleming, Associate Professor, Exercise and Health Sciences
Phil Troped, Associate Professor, Exercise and Health Sciences
Linda Jorgensen, Director University Health Services Health Education and Wellness Program
Carlos Salas, GoKids Exercise Physiologist
Kelsey Souza, Intern, Beacon Fitness Center
Danielle Shargorodsky, Sodexo Regional Nutrition Manager
Dave Danells, General Manager, Sodexo Dining Services
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     *This event is intended for UMass Boston Faculty, Staff and Students*
Event Co-Sponsored by: Â Exercise and Health Sciences Student Club; Exercise and Health Sciences Department; Office of Research of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences
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For more information The Weight of The Nation, visit:Â http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/
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