september, 2021
Event Details
In an engaging way, Prof Schofield present ideas on eating, sleeping and moving, covering 20 plus years of intensive research and practice in the field. You might be
Event Details
In an engaging way, Prof Schofield present ideas on eating, sleeping and moving, covering 20 plus years of intensive research and practice in the field. You might be surprised at what he has to say, and how you practice your own health rituals, conduct your dental practice, and live your life.
Speakers for this event
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Professor Grant Schofield
Professor Grant Schofield
Director of the Human Potential Centre at AUT
Grant Schofield is Professor of Public Health and Director of the Human Potential Centre at AUT. His research and teaching interests are broadly based in public health, especially the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. The way lifestyle can be used either as “medicine” or to prevent these problems in the first place has been the focus of his research career.He takes a wide approach as it has become obvious that treating lifestyle behaviours in isolation wasn’t providing effective solutions. Grant states, we needed a complete reorientation in two areas. The first is the movement away from discourses about disease to discourses about wellbeing. He terms this “positive health” and his work in this area paves a more useful framework for promoting the sorts of behaviours which do, in the end, prevent and treat chronic disease. They do this in a way that may be more engaging and drive investment in health as a goal, rather than the prevention and treatment of sickness. This approach draws heavily upon the work in positive psychology.The second, is the more controversial work Prof Schofield has led in challenging the evidence behind our public health nutrition and physical activity guidelines. He has developed expertise in alternative approaches; especially carbohydrate restriction.
Director of the Human Potential Centre at AUT
Organizer
New Zealand Dental AssociationAs the professional association for dentists, NZDA has been advocating on behalf of dental professionals and members of the public, since it was first established in 1905. We are united in helping the public make informed choices about their dental care. Delivering accessible dental disease prevention and in delivering information on promoting oral health through disease prevention and treatment to individuals and communities. As a member of the New Zealand Dental Association you will become part of our trusted and professional support network, opening up access to a wealth of resources designed to help you in professional practice.[email protected] NZDA House, 1/195 Main Highway, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051
Time
(Saturday) 8:30 pm - 9:30 pm(GMT+12:00) View in my time
Location
Rotorua Energy Events Centre
Queens Drive, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
Price
NZDA Expo