RCPI Public Meeting Series #6

dublin | miscellaneous | event notice Monday April 07, 2008 15:44 by rcpi - The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland college at rcpi dot ie 19 South Frederick Street, Dublin 2 01 8639700

Childhood Obesity - A Sizeable Problem

Date: Wednesday 29th April 2008 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Venue: The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, No. 6 Kildare Street, Dublin 2

The aim of this meeting is to increase awareness and look at the facts and myths surrounding childhood obesity. Speakers wil look at prevention and treatment, and discuss the roles of physical activity and nutrition.

This meeting forms part of the RCPI Public Meeting Series "Promoting A Healthy Nation", aimed at informing members of the public on key healthcare issues and to provide an opportunity for the public to communicate their concerns to the College.

Mr Ray D'Arcy will chair the meeting and the speakers are Dr Edna Roche, Consultant Endocrinologist, National Children's Hospital, Tallaght and Senior Lecturer at the University of Dublin, Trinity College, Prof Niall Moyna, Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Science and Health, Dublin City University, and Ms Ursula O'Dwyer, Consultant Dietician, Health Promotion Unit, Department of Health and Children.

This meeting is open to all members of the public. Registration is free, but as places are limited we ask you to contact Ms Edel Harrington by emailing college@rcpi.ie or by telephone (01) 8639700