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I became a Professor Emeritus after serving 29 years as a recreational therapy faculty member at Indiana University. I'm a long-time Hoosier, having grown up in Hanover, Indiana. My RT practitioner work was in psych/mental health. After completing my Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, my first faculty position was at the University of North Texas. RT has been a wonderful profession for me as I have had the opportunity to serve as an author and national leader.

Friday, May 11, 2012

IOM Says Society Must Fight Obesity--Where is RT?

A recent post on MedPage Today read: IOM: Society Must Rally to Fight Obesity. The story stated:
"A society-wide approach is needed to solve the complex and "catastrophic" problem of obesity in the U.S., according to a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).".
Why hasn't RT seemed to taken on the cause of fighting obesity? When I began my career in RT physical fitness was a regular feature of RT programs. But RTs today don't seem to be providing physical fitness programs that would help; fight obesity. I wonder why?

posted by Hoosier RT | 10:38 AM

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