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Childhood obesity: Who or what makes our kids fat?

21 Oct 2009

Hear the experts and express your views on 28 October

childhood obesity

Wednesday 28 October 2009, 7pm–9pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
John Rylands University Library, 150 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3EH

More than 28% of English children under ten are overweight or obese. Should the government do more to tackle this, or should we be left to make our own choices? What are the facts and the myths surrounding childhood obesity? Come along to hear from a panel of experts and contribute your views.

Speakers:

  • Dr Chris Steele, ITV's This Morning
  • Dr Catherine Hall, Manchester Biomedical Research Centre
  • Professor Andrew Hill, University of Leeds
  • Vicki Swinden, Fat is the New Black

As part of the event, the audience will be asked a series of questions to ascertain their levels of knowledge and they will be invited to join in discussions on various aspects of the debate. Responses will be collected electronically (in the style of 'ask the audience' in Who Wants to be a Millionaire) and the results revealed as part of the presentation.

Free admission - booking advised

To make a booking:

This event is being organised by Nowgen – A Centre for Genetics in Healthcare as part of Manchester Science Festival 2009.