Shaping America's Health

Fighting America's Greatest Challenge:

"Today's children may become the first generation in history to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents'."

- 17th United States Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.

Obesity Statistics:

  • 66% of Americans (198 million) are overweight or obese—a doubling since 1980
    (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Currently one third of American children and youth are either obese or at risk of becoming obese
    (IOM Progress In Preventing Childhood Obesity)

Our Goal:

Empower communities across America to permanently reduce childhood and family obesity.

Coming Events:

  • Nutrient Essentials Forum, Sodium and the Healthy Plate July 9-11
    Roundtable for Obesity Prevention July 30
  • Uniting in the Fight Against Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes August 15
    Publication of the Consensus Statement regarding the Influence of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture on the prevention and treatment of obesity September 2008
  • Shaping America's Health Annual Meeting Sept 22.
  

Breaking News:

Nutrient Essentials
Sodium and the Healthy Plate
Exploring Challenges, Shaping Policy

July 9-11, 2008, Chicago

Experts from the restaurant and foodservice industries, suppliers, distributors, service providers, medical researchers, regulators, consumer groups and government officials will address:

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
• Consumer tastes and preferences.
• Consumer understanding of health messages.
• The science behind government recommendations.
• Successes and challenges across the supply chain.
• Culinary techniques and flavor opportunities.

 

Donors:

Shaping America's Health Partners:

American Diabetes Association

Office of the Surgeon General

United States Department of Health & Human Services

CDC

Public Health Foundation

NAASO The Obesity Society

American Academy of Pediatrics

American Academy of Family Physicians

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