UC s Just Community Sheds Light on America s Obsession with Weight
The UC Just Community Initiative will turn its focus to the growing problem of obesity, body image and personal responsibility during its annual fall program titled Food, Fitness and Fads: Truth or Consequences Thursday, Oct. 16 at noon and 3 p.m.
Keynote speaker Ronda Gates, MS, RPh, CLC, a nationally recognized health professional and UC College of Pharmacy alumna, will focus on Americas obsession with weight and how to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to choices related to maintaining a healthy body and body image. This program is supported by the Office of the Senior Vice President and Provost for Health Affairs and the MainStreet Program at UC.
Two presentations have been scheduled. The first will take place on UCs east campus at noon in Room E-351 of the Medical Sciences Building.
At 3 p.m., Gates will present in Room 525 of the Old Chemistry Building on UCs west campus.
Gates has acted as a consultant for
Weight Watchers
,
Walking
and
Fitness
magazines, and is a spokeswoman for Speaking of Women's Health Foundation. She is the author of five best-selling books, including Smart Eating, and Smart Women, Strong Bones. Gates company, LIFESTYLES, develops and delivers programs and products that support a healthy lifestyle. For more information, visit
.
UC Just Community is a campus-wide initiative created to promote cohesiveness, appreciation for diversity, and a sense of pride among students, faculty and employees at UC. For more information about UC Just Community, visit
http://www.justcommunity.uc.edu
.
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