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		The latest data from the CDC indicates Southern States as the most obese in the nation. These recent rankings showed all but one Southern state being in the top ten states with the highest rates of obesity, each having more than 25% of adults as obese. Our obesity culture is eroding the health of families and children across the South and we must act now to ensure the health of children for generations to come. The 2010 Southern Obesity Summit will convene 16 southern states to: Promote cross-sector collaboration and partnerships to prevent obesity Provide opportunities for practitioners to share successful policy and community-based intervention strategies Define a Southern Strategy to encourage effective inter-state initiatives and collaboration What 2009 SOS participants had to say... "The meeting was far above any expectations that I had. I hope to become better informed and gain more vision for my community. I moved from a city to a community of 7,000. Rural Health Care is a new and greater challenge" Participant from Texas "Thank you for such inspiring key notes, great breakouts and as usual, the southern hospitality!" Participant from Oklahoma '...as an exhibitor, we were extremely pleased with the layout of having the exhibits truly a part of the meeting and not just an off-site exhibit area. GREAT networking throughout the summit for those of us exhibiting. Able to talk with folks several times and build relationships instead of rushing through items in a one shot manner. Thank you very much!" Participant from Florida


SAVE THE DATE! Southern States Attack Obesity Epidemic - A Social Movement has begun 4th Annual Southern Obesity Summit JW Marriott Buckhead September 12-14, 2010 REGISTER NOW ! To make lodging reservations, click here. To receive the Summit rate of $139.00 (+ tax) per night, reservations must be made by Friday, August 20. Do not miss this opportunity to be a sponsor of the 4th Annual SOUTHERN OBESITY SUMMIT	Registration scholarships are now avaiable! DUE August 4, 2010 Click here for the scholarship application. Southern Obesity Cook Book!! We are creating a Southern Obesity Summit 2010 Cookbook. Add Your Favorite Healthy Recipe - We want to hear from YOU! Please consider submitting your favorite healthy recipe! We would love to hear from you. We are hoping to have at least 15 recipes from each of the participating states - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Submission is easy! Visit www.typensave.com, enter your name, the Group Login: soscookbook and the passcode: healthy. You are then free to type in that special recipe.
	Contact Information: Program: Liza Creel Program Manager 512-279-3906 lcreel@texashealthinstitute.org Hotel / Logistics: Amanda Conway Events Director 512-279-3907 aconway@texashealthinstitute.org