16April2026

Café des sciences – L’obésité, un gros problème de santé… et de société

Café-librairie Youpi ! 26 avenue Saint-Ruf 84000 Avignon

Conference / Debate / Meeting

Obesity is a disease with multiple causes and numerous complications. Due to their prevalence, overweight and obesity constitute a major public health issue.

Following on from World Obesity Day on March 4, 2026, this science café aims to change perceptions and combat certain misconceptions.

A focus will be placed on adapted physical activity (APA), an essential approach in the management of obesity, particularly through the "Kilometer Against Obesity" connected challenge. Regular APA practice, even without associated weight loss, has recognized beneficial effects on health, and not only for overweight individuals.

guests

*Carole Dessendier, Expert Patient with a diploma in Therapeutic Patient Education

* Agnès Vinet-Jullian, professor in STAPS and member of the Laboratory of Experimental Cardiovascular Physiology at Avignon University.

* Dr. Véronique Nègre, coordinator of the CSO PACA and physician at the Nice University Hospital and AP-HM Pediatrician

Light refreshments available on site from 19:30pm.

Free access.

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Opening hours on April 16, 2026
ThursdayOpens at 20 p.m.

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Café-librairie Youpi !
26 avenue Saint-Ruf
84000 Avignon

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