Joseph Donnelly, Ed.D., FACSM

Exercise and Weight Loss

Joseph Donnelly, Director of The Center For Physical Activity and Weight Management joins the show to discuss ACSM's New Weight Loss and Exercise Guidelines. This is an important show for those trying to lead healthier lives and manage their weight!

Joseph E. Donnelly, Ed.D. -

Joseph Donnelly is Professor and Director of The Center for Physical Activity and Weight Management at The University of Kansas, he is also Director of The Center for Physical Activity, Nutrition and Weight Management at Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics in Kansas City.

Joseph is a nationally recognized researcher in weight loss and maintenance. Since 2000 he has received $10 million in grants from the National Institutes of Health for his research to help combat obesity in children and adults, including those with disabilities. His current projects involve more than 15,000 area children in strategies to fight obesity involving physical activity and the environment, diet, pharmaceuticals and public policy.

Melanie Cole, M.S.

2009-03-24