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Laurie Traetow, CPA
Executive Director
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Office Manager &
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Director of Marketing &
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Dana Mansell
CME Director &
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Stacy Schmidt, Ph.D.
Health Director
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly |
News
 CDC releases self-report study of individual state obesity rates
A new survey from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows that 12 states now have very high obesity rates. The latest figures are based on a 2011 survey that polled U.S. adults about their heights and weights. For detailed results of the survey, click here.
 Obesity drug outcome measures consensus report released
On Aug. 14, The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services released Obesity Drug Outcome Measures: A consensus report of considerations regarding pharmacologic intervention. The project that the report resulted from explored the pressing issues and challenges surrounding U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approval and appropriate use of drugs to treat obesity. A group of diverse stakeholders, the Obesity Drugs Outcome Measures Dialogue Group, met several times from November 2011 to July 2012 to identify the key issues surrounding the evaluation of pharmaceutical interventions for the treatment of obesity. The fundamental points that emerged during the group's discussions considered these topics:
- Understanding obesity
- Appropriately characterizing the population
- The need for additional treatment options for obesity
- Limiting risk of medically inappropriate or unsafe use of obesity drugs
- Limitations of the current FDA approval process
- Special considerations for pediatric patients with obesity
Vote by Aug. 28 with your ASBP 2012 election e-ballot
If you are a voting member of ASBP (i.e., physician, physician-in-training, retired physician or associate), please remember to submit your e-ballot for vice president, secretary/treasurer and trustees (three vacant positions) by Tuesday, Aug. 28. Per ASBP Bylaws, all ballots are distributed and should be returned electronically. Please contact ASBP at 303.770.2526, if you are a voting member but did not receive an e-mail from ASBP on Aug. 10 with a link to the ballot or experience other difficulties with the process. Results will be announced by Friday, Sept. 28. |
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Resources
Obesity Update: Study reviews effects of hypocaloric diets with sucrose or high fructose corn syrup on weight loss
The replacement of sucrose with high fructose corn syrup in food products has been suggested as playing a role in the development of obesity as a public health issue. A randomized, prospective, double-blind trial, with overweight/obese participants measured the effect of four equally hypocaloric diets containing different levels of sucrose or high fructose corn syrup. The researchers measured changes in body composition and blood chemistry before and after the completion of 12 weeks following the diets. To read the entire article, click here.
Reference: Lowndes J, et al. The effects of four hypocaloric diets containing different levels of sucrose or high fructose corn syrup on weight loss and related parameters. Nutr J. 2012 Aug 6;11(1):55. |
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Education
Last month to register and save, plus be entered to win Walt Disney World® Resort tickets
Be sure to review your recently received preliminary program for the ASBP Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium on Oct. 24-28 at the The Peabody Orlando. Not only can you earn up to 30 hours of continuing medical education, but if you register by Sept. 14, you will save more than 25% and be entered to win two 1-day Park Hopper® Option admissions to Walt Disney World® Resort. Can't find your mailed program? No problem, simply download a copy of the preliminary program or click here to read more about special offers, course details, registration and hotel reservations.
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course: Register by tomorrow to save $26 in Portland, Ore. ASBP is offering its popular Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Course in cities throughout the United States. Attendees earn 7 hours of continuing medical education, plus ASBP offers a $30 discount on the second and subsequent registrations received from the same office. The registration fee is $199, if received by the Wednesday prior to the course date ($225 for registrations received thereafter). The course provides basic clinical information and tools to effectively treat obese patients and their related conditions. Download a brochure and read complete details about the course and individual dates and locations, which include:
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Advocacy
August issue of ASBP Capitol Resource now available
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