Childhood Obesity:We all play a role!

Deborah MurrayAssociate Dean for Extension and Outreach

University of Georgia

UGA is a land grant university with 136 Extension Office across the state.

Extension is a federal, state and local partnership.

We are celebrating 100 years of service to Georgia and beyond in 2014.

UGA Obesity Initiative

As Georgia’s land-grant university, UGA is able to harness diverse and extensive obesity-related instruction, research activities, and public service and outreach components.

UGA will work cooperatively with interested parties, including other Georgia research institutions, to help bring obesity under control.

Obesity Initiative: Community Health Team

1. Develop a community obesity prevention model of change

2. Build communication channels and linkages for a quick response

New Partnerships

Fulton Fresh

Other Programs

Eat Healthy, Be Active – Preschool curriculum Youth Fitness Camps Girls on the Run, a self-esteem program

through physical fitness Nutrition Education classes to Grandparents

Raising Grandchildren, Head Start, Day Care Centers

Thank you.Contact Information:

Deborah Murray224 Dawson HallAthens, Georgia 30602-2622Phone: 706.542.4860Cell: 706.612.5238Fax: 706.542.4862