Public Health Magazine Spring 2004
Challenging Obesity Improving Health
In this issue:
- The director of the CDC weighs in on the obesity epidemic
- The School researches the impact of weight on health marketing and the food industry
- Working in schools and communities to improve fitness
Features
Confronting a National Epidemic
by Julie L. Gerberding M.D., M.P.H. '90
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes the devastating impact of obesity on our nation's health.
pp. 2-4 | PDF
Obesity, Inactivity, and Chronic Diseases
by Johanna Van Hise Heart
More than 40 years of research by faculty and alumni of the School of Public Health has examined how physical activity and other factors affect weight and health.
pp. 5-6 | PDF
Food Politics: Q & A With Author Marion Nestle
p. 7 | PDF
Improving Nutrition and Increasing Fitness in Schools and Communities
by Michael S. Broder
Berkeley public health alumni are leading intervention efforts to keep children, adolescents, and communities fit and healthy.
pp. 8-11 | PDF
Personalizing Communication for Better Health
p. 10 | PDF
One Size Doesn't Fit All
p. 11 | PDF
Departments
Past, Present Future
Ruth Huenemann: An Extraordinary Teacher, Researcher, and Role Model
The founder of the School's public health nutrition program made early discoveries about teenagers and weight that blazed a trail for today's research.
p. 12 | PDFBack to the Future: The New Undergraduate Program's First Grad Meets a Kennedy-Era Alumna
pp. 13-14 | PDF
Faculty News
Faculty News and Notes
pp. 15-17 | PDF
Meet the New Faculty
The School welcomes two new members to its faculty: William Jagust and Ann Keller.
pp. 18-19 | PDFPartners in Public Health
The School acknowledges those who have generously contributed their time and support.
pp. 20-27 | PDF
Alumni News
President's Message
p. 28 | PDF
Alumna Spotlight: Marion Nestle
2004's Public Health Alumna of the Year educates media, policymakers, and the public about the politics of the food industry.
p. 29 | PDF
Alumni Notes
pp. 30-32 | PDF
In Memoriam
pp. 32-33 | PDF
