News Releases
REF NO.: 60
| SUBJECT: | Memorial University Café Scientifique focusing on childhood obesity | |
| DATE: | Nov. 14, 2011 | |
It’s estimated that one in four children in Newfoundland and Labrador are obese or overweight – conditions associated with high blood pressure, high cholesterol and increased incidence of asthma and Type 2 diabetes.
What’s the root of this epidemic? Can childhood obesity be prevented? And how do we help children and families who are dealing with obesity?
On Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2-4 p.m., join Memorial University researchers, Drs. Guang Sun, Laurie Twells and Antony Card, for a Café Scientifique event that will delve into these issues in an informal and interactive discussion.
Café Scientifique is not a lecture, it’s a place for the community and researchers to come together to share the latest research and discuss community issues in a relaxed group discussion.
The café is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
The event will take place at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium, 5 Nagle’s Place, St. John’s. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place by calling 864-4073 or emailing mcwhelan@mun.ca.
What’s the root of this epidemic? Can childhood obesity be prevented? And how do we help children and families who are dealing with obesity?
On Sunday, Nov. 20, from 2-4 p.m., join Memorial University researchers, Drs. Guang Sun, Laurie Twells and Antony Card, for a Café Scientifique event that will delve into these issues in an informal and interactive discussion.
Café Scientifique is not a lecture, it’s a place for the community and researchers to come together to share the latest research and discuss community issues in a relaxed group discussion.
The café is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).
The event will take place at the Suncor Energy Fluvarium, 5 Nagle’s Place, St. John’s. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Seating is limited, so please reserve your place by calling 864-4073 or emailing mcwhelan@mun.ca.
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Researchers are available for media interviews.
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact Meaghan Whelan, communications co-ordinator, Office of the Vice-President (Research), at 864-4073 or 687-9243 or mcwhelan@mun.ca.
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