Physical Activity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

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Date/Time:Monday, 09 May 2011 at 7:00 pm
Location:North Central Prairie Room, Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
Cost:Free
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Phone:515-294-9934
Channel:Lecture Series
Categories:Lectures
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"The Role of Physical Activitity in the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity," Steven Blair, University of South Carolina. Blair, a professor of exercise science, epidemiology and biostatistics at USC's School of Public Health, is a recognized authority on exercise and its health benefits.

He is co-author of Fitness after 50, Active Living Every Day, and Physical Activity and Health and was the senior scientific editor for the first U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health. He has done extensive research using the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study, which examines the impact of diet, physical activity and other lifestyle factors.