Laboratories with glass walls will allow, indeed encourage, students and visitors to observe the process of discovery occurring inside. Departmental and faculty offices will be located to foster collaboration and accessibility. An estimate of the cost of the addition and renovation will be secured through a space analysis. A campaign to secure private and state funding will be initiated. Naming opportunities will be available for specific areas within the facility.
Obesity is the second leading cause of premature death.
It also increases the risk of heart disease, Type II diabetes, hypertension, gallbladder disease, respiratory disorders, and some types of cancer. There is a significant burden to the State not only in health care costs, but also in absence from work and lost productivity. New approaches are needed to prevent and treat obesity, but the genetic, biological, and behavioral elements have yet to be fully understood, thus additional research is needed. Informing the public about what is effective and fostering behavioral change is a huge challenge. Opportunity The College of Family and Consumer Sciences is taking the lead in developing the Georgia Center for Prevention of Obesity and Related Disorders.