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The 4th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity provides an excellent forum for authors to present their work in an interactive setting. Posters are ideal for presenting
scientifically based investigations, clinical case studies, and demonstrations of community projects. Posters are intended to
provide attendees with a forum to connect with each other and to engage in discussions about their work.
Up to four abstracts submitted by trainees will be chosen to be presented as oral presentations. Please indicate on your abstract submission whether or not you are a trainee (i.e., undergraduate student, health professional intern, graduate student, research fellow) and your presentation preference: ‘Poster Presentation Only’ or ‘Poster or Oral Presentation’.
Childhood obesity is a major public health concern in Canada and schools are acknowledged as an essential point of intervention to support obesity prevention. A comprehensive school health approach is an important and effective strategy to support healthy behaviours in a planned, integrated and holistic way. The 2003 Children’s Lifestyle and School Performance Study (CLASS) found that students in Nova Scotia attending schools that were implementing a comprehensive school health approach were more physically active, had healthier diets, and were 59% less likely to be overweight and 72% less likely to be obese.
The 4th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Management of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity is partnering with the CLASS research team in Nova Scotia to host a pre-conference workshop that will focus on consolidating current evidence across Canada to inform obesity prevention through comprehensive school interventions and initiatives.
As part of this day long workshop, a 15-minute oral presentation will be reserved for representatives from each province/territory to present the case of evidence in their region during the morning session. Additional school-based interventions and initiatives will be invited to participate through a lunchtime poster session. The afternoon will focus on identifying common elements of successful practice and understanding the most effective practices to inform obesity prevention.
Provincial and territorial stakeholders are invited to submit their interest to present the case for their region. We encourage individuals to work across sectors (policy, research and practice) to consolidate regional evidence as it relates to the impact of comprehensive school interventions and initiatives on obesity prevention. Please submit your abstract online (please select "pre-conference submission" under the "presentation type") following the guidelines for submission below.
Priority will be given to submissions that demonstrate the importance of a comprehensive school health approach by presenting the evidence from a comprehensive initiative or by consolidating multiple interventions and initiatives. Collaboration across and within research, policy and practice is strongly encouraged.
Outline how your work is related to the conference objectives (please refer to Advance Notice)
Abstract summary (400 words or less) must be submitted online or by e-mail to jo.ipce@ubc.ca in Word Document format (.doc)
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 23, 2012
Abstract Formatting
1. Title of presentation
2. Author name(s), organization name(s). List primary presenter’s name fi rst & underlined
3. Street address, city, province/state, postal code, telephone number, fax number & email address of
all presenters
4. Background: An introduction to the topic and the problem(s) being addressed
5. Purpose: Present main research questions, hypothesis, objectives for undertaking the investigation
6. Methods: Include descriptions of participants, procedures, instrumentation, data analysis, or the equivalent
7. Results: Results presented in the poster can be final or preliminary
8. Conclusions: Clearly present the “take home messages” from your investigation as it relates to
childhood and adolescent obesity. Keep in mind the goal of the conference is to encourage
interaction between disciplines and between health care practitioners, researchers, policy makers
and administrators
9. Indicate if you are a trainee and would like to present this submission as an oral abstract.
Receive email updates about this conference as they become available. Call (604-827-3112) or email us to be added to the enquiry list
UBC Interprofessional Continuing Education
105-2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3
Tel: 604.827.3112
Fax: 604.822.4835
E-mail: katia.ipce@ubc.ca
