Child Obesity and the Environment
Attendees will learn about the relationship of the neighborhood environment with obesity among children. Multiple aspects of neighborhoods

The Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC) is a body of external researchers, academicians, health care providers, environmentalists, state and tribal government employees, and members of the public who advise EPA on regulations, research, and communications related to children’s health. Members serve voluntarily and the CHPAC meets about two to three times per year to provide specific recommendations to the EPA Administrator.
This meeting is being conducted in-person for CHPAC members and virtually for public attendees on May 17, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and May 18, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The public comment registration period closes at 11:59 PM EDT, May 12, 2023.
Attendees will learn about the relationship of the neighborhood environment with obesity among children. Multiple aspects of neighborhoods
An overview of the major types of air pollutants commonly found in indoor environments, and their primary sources.