Guest Speaker:  Heather Russell, RD, Pediatric Nutritionist, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Currently, 32 percent of all children, ages 2 through 19, are considered either overweight or obese.  New Jersey has the highest reported rate of obesity in the nation for low-income children between the ages of two and five. Eating healthy meals and snacks, controlling portion sizes and including exercise in their daily activities can be challenging for kids who are more likely to snack on chips or candy while playing Nintendo. Ms. Russell will provide guidelines for teachers to promote healthy eating and exercise habits both in and out of the classroom. Easy-to-follow strategies and specific recommendations from successful programs that address the obesity epidemic in children will be given.

This program will be held at William Paterson University, 1600 Valley Road, Wayne.

Pre-registration is required. Register by phone or on-line at www.wpunj.edu/cpe.  The registration fee is $ 15.