Neal Malik, CSUSB associate professor of health science and human ecology and director of the master in public health program, will discuss “Childhood and adolescent obesity treatment interventions: Where are we now and where do we need to go?” at noon Thursday, Feb. 29, in-person and on Zoom.
Neal Malik, associate professor and director of the master in public health program, uses his national podcast to educate listeners and also promote CSUSB as a leader in the fields of health and nutrition.
Neal Malik (health science and human ecology) weighed in for an article on healthier options at fast-food restaurants, and William Van Dyke (lecturer, health science and human ecology) was a speaker at the Dec. 2 Day of Remembrance ceremony.
The need for a youth weight management program comes as 40% of children in the San Bernardino County have obesity or are overweight. As part of the Youth Weight Management Program, an online survey has been launched to determine adolescents’ and their caregivers’ needs.