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Childhood Obesity 2004

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Childhood Obesity 2004

Childhood Obesity 2004

Monday 4th October 2004
Hampden Park, Glasgow

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An Intensive Practical Workshop on Childhood Obesity for Health Professionals


Tuesday 5th October 2004
Oranmor, Glasgow

Monday 4th October 2004

This conference is now established as an annual event.   The programme will focus on the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity where you will hear the latest scientific findings, ideas and their practical applications.   There will also be a choice of five breakout sessions to attend which will suit a variety of professionals.   As a follow on to this conference there is a further intensive training day for health professionals.

Registration will commence at 9.30 am and the day will finish at 4.15 pm.   The delegate cost will be £110.00.   Registration forms are available from the SPNA at

Tuesday 5th October 2004

Health Professionals have a major role to play in the prevention and management of Childhood Obesity.   This workshop has been designed as a follow on course from the Childhood Obesity Conference.   It is hoped participants will register for both events although you can just register for one or the other.

The workshop will offer:

  • An opportunity to increase your knowledge on childhood obesity and to enhance your skills, which will be shared by leading practitioners in the field
  • Hands on experience with case studies and exercises
  • An opportunity for discussion of approaches and to share clinical experiences
  • Resource and reference materials

Registration will commence at 9.00 am and the day will finish at 2.15 pm.   The delegate cost is £100.00.   Registration forms are available from the SPNA at