Course conclusion
Whether you’re an early childhood educator, teacher, researcher or parent—you play a key role in making a difference in the lives of children in your community. Together we can use knowledge, experience and strategies to prevent and confront the global obesity epidemic facing today’s children.Why not get involved and join us? The journey does not end here…“Childhood obesity and its associated diseases are mostly preventable. And considering that patterns established early in children’s lives have the potential to develop into lifelong patterns, it is important that we make a conscious effort to ensure that all children are given the best possible start to life” (Professor Tony Okely, Early Start Research Institute, University of Wollongong)
Preventing Childhood Obesity: an Early Start to Healthy Living

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