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OUR Obesity Prevention Education and Body Mass Index (BMI) Training for School Nurses



Purpose:  This course, "Obesity Prevention and Education for School Nurses" is designed to increase school nurses' knowledge on issues related to childhood obesity. 
Objectives: 
? Define obesity and relate current trends in Arkansas and in the United States. 
? Discuss risk factors for childhood obesity.
? Explain health consequences of obesity. 
? Review history and pertinent legislation related to Body Mass Index in Arkansas.  
? Demonstrate the process for appropriate height and weight measurement for children. 
? List resources available for schools and school nurses to combat childhood obesity.



Important Session Information:


Nurses must sign up on A-Train to receive CNEs
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Session ID:
388574
Credits Available:
(2.5) Hours
Seats Filled:
7 / 30
Fee:
$0.00
Contact Person:
Lana Boggs
Instructor(s):
Audiences: 
School Nurse
 
Date Time Location
1/9/2020 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Ozarks Unlimited Resources Educational Cooperative - Ozarks Unlimited Resources Administration - Osage Room 8


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