2026 Healthy LifeStars Conference
Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference
Join physicians, nurses, public health educators, researchers, teachers, social workers and dietitians in a conversation about the prevention of, and the implications of, childhood obesity!
Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CST
Healthy LifeStars will host its seventh annual conference to bring awareness, education and networking opportunities to prevent childhood obesity by bringing together like-minded people to learn and network. The conference will be virtual this year.
The conference will include experts from across the country presenting their cutting-edge research in childhood nutrition, physical activity, and prevention of long term adverse health effects caused by obesity.
Submit an Abstract!
Abstract submissions are currently open for the 7th annual Conference on Improving Health Outcomes Through Preventing Childhood Obesity Conference. We welcome professionals and students to submit abstracts concentrating on preventive measures, treatment strategies, and future implications of childhood obesity. Abstracts are due Monday, June 16th.
Topics of Interest:
- Eating Behaviors of Children
- Physical Activity Trends in Children
- Obesity Prevention Strategies
- Obesity Treatment Options
- Comorbidities Associated with Childhood Obesity
- Public Health’s Role in Childhood Obesity Prevention
- Obesity Policy & Legislation
- Current Childhood Obesity Research
- Mental Health & Childhood Obesity
- Socioeconomic Factors & Childhood Obesity
- School’s Role in Childhood Obesity Prevention
- Role of the Family in Childhood Obesity Prevention
Registration Information
Registration Prices:
Professionals:
- Early Bird Professional Registration w/ Continuing Ed Credits (Ends 1/09/2026) – $55.00
- Early Bird Professional Registration w/ 1 Iowa Educator Renewal credit (Ends 1/09/2026) – $105
- Registration Link:
- Professional Registration w/ Continuing Ed Credits -$65.00
- Professional Registration w/ 1 Iowa Educator Renewal credit – $115
- Registration Link:
Students:
- Early Bird Student Registration (Ends 1/09/2026) – $20.00
- Student Registration – $25.00
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Josie Hentzen at josie-hentzen@uiowa.edu or 515-371-2104.
Conference Agenda
Conference Sponsors
Healthy LifeStars sincerely thanks our sponsors for supporting our mission and making our conference possible.
Gold Level Sponsor
Silver Level Sponsors
Bronze Level Sponsor
Ruby Level Sponsor
Sponsorship Guide
For more information on the program and the benefits of your sponsorship please view our Sponsorship Guide.
Become A Sponsor!
Thank you for your consideration to become a sponsor for the sixth annual Childhood Obesity Prevention Conference. Your support is critical to the success of our program.
As a sponsor you will receive the following benefits:
| Platinum $10,000 | Gold $5,000 | Silver $3,000 | Bronze $1,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keynote session named after company with all materials for that session branded with company’s logo and colors | Breakout session named after company will all materials for that session branded with company’s logo and colors | Movement break sponsor (sponsor can lead movement break – 60 seconds between sessions wearing branding / logos) or HLS will lead with recognition of Sponsor | |
| Recognition as HLS Investor | Up to a three-minute video for business advertisement to be played during breakout session (commercial video, etc.) | Recognition of sponsor name and logo on conference materials including 1/2 page promotion on electronic conference brochure | List sponsor name on conference materials and list name in electronic conference brochure |
| Spotlight in national newsletter | Recognition of sponsor name and logo on conference materials including half-page promotion on electronic conference brochure | Six complimentary individual registrations for the conference | Four complimentary individual registrations for the conference |
| Access to conference attendee contact information | Eight complimentary individual registrations for the conference | Promote sponsor name and logo on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites | List sponsor name on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites |
| Up to a five-minute video for business advertisement to be played during keynote session (commercial video, etc.) | Promote sponsor name and logo on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites | Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages | Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages |
| Recognition of sponsor name and logo on conference materials including full page promotion on electronic conference brochure | Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages | Recognition plaque | Recognition plaque |
| Fifteen complimentary individual registrations for the conference | Recognition plaque | ||
| Promote sponsor name and logo on IIPHRP and Healthy LifeStars websites | |||
| Recognition on Healthy LifeStars social media pages | |||
| Recognition plaque |
** Additional sponsorship options are available. If you have other sponsorship requests please contact Josie Hentzen at josie-hentzen@uiowa.edu.
Continuing Education Credits
- We have been approved for the following continuing education credits:
- 6.5 hours of Category I credits for CHES/MCHES
- 7.3 hours of Nursing credit
- 8 Pre-approved Minnesota Board of School Administrators CEU’s
- 1 Iowa Educator Renewal credit (With an additional $55 purchase)
- Dietician
- Social Workers
Previous Conferences
To view previous conference agendas, please visit the following links: