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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
Help with Oklahoma tornado relief
 The Society offers its thoughts and support to members and their families who have been affected by this week's devastating tornadoes. Please join us in support of the American Red Cross (ARC) to help provide much needed aid and supplies. ARC also suggests giving blood at your local hospital or blood bank. Monetary donations can be made at www.redcross.org, or if you want to send a $10 donation to the Disaster Relief Fund via text message, you can do so by texting the word REDCROSS to 90999.
The Society featured in American Medical Association (AMA) president's blog
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Dr. Jeremy Lazarus
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Following AMA President Dr. Jeremy Lazarus' presentation during last month's ASBP Obesity Conference, the Society is pleased to share the following post from his blog, On the Road with Dr. Lazarus, which features the title, "Even small sectors of medicine can have big impact on patient health." Click here to read this post from May 16.
ASBP 2013 call for abstracts now open
- Aug. 16 - Early Submission Closes
- Aug. 20 - Notification of Acceptance Begins
- Aug. 30 - Late Submission Closes
Click here to submit your abstract using the new online form. Questions? Please click here to send an e-mail to ASBP Health Director Stacy Schmidt, Ph.D.
Deadline approaching for board nominations
The following leadership positions are available for nominations to serve on the ASBP Board of Trustees: - President-Elect
- Vice President
- Secretary / Treasurer
- Trustee (three to four positions)
If you are interested in pursuing one of these positions, please download and complete the ASBP Nomination Form, then return it via e-mail attachment to Executive Director Laurie Traetow, CAE, at laurie@asbp.org by Friday, May 24.
June is National Employee Wellness Month: The Society joins more than 175 companies to promote healthy lifestyles
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Resources
Obesity Updates:
Click titles to view articlesDietary fats and health: Dietary recommendations in the context of scientific evidence
Lawrence, G.D.Adv Nutr. May 2013.
The Framingham Heart Study reported that high-serum cholesterol was a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, and there has since been an aggressive campaign in the medical community to decrease serum cholesterol. Dietary saturated fats and dietary cholesterol were believed to cause an increase in serum total cholesterol, as well as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and thereby increase the risk of heart disease. The role of dietary fats in cardiovascular disease and many other diseases is complex. This review pleads for a re-evaluation of existing dietary recommendations that focus on minimizing dietary saturated fats. Therapeutic options in pediatric non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: Current status and future directions
Vajro, P., et al. Ital J Pediatr. Oct. 2012.
Therapy for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in children is mainly focused on lifestyle interventions; but, unfortunately, results are often unsatisfactory. No agreement exists on NAFLD management of obese children who are not successful at lifestyle modifications. This article reviews current NAFLD treatments and possible novel options in the pediatric age group. Long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may be beneficial for reducing obesity-a review
Buckley, J.D., Howe, P.R.Nutrients. Dec. 2010.
Numerous research studies have been directed at investigating the benefits of the long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC n-3 PUFA), notably eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), for improving cardiovascular health and reducing cardiovascular disease risk. However, little attention has been paid to the potential for EPA and DHA to reduce obesity. This review provides a detailed examination of the potential effects of LC n-3 PUFA on lean tissue accretion as a mechanism for obesity reduction.
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Advocacy
May issue of Capitol Resource now available
This month's issue of the Society's advocacy newsletter, Capitol Resource, is now available for download. Topics include:
- Obesity advocates hold Washington strategy summit
- Obesity advocates engage HHS and key state policymakers
- Obesity community leaders participate in workgroup on obesity treatment
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Education
June 1 in Salt Lake City: Your first opportunity of the season to attend an Obesity Basic Medical Treatment course
 The first of the summer series of Obesity Basic Medical Treatment courses is Saturday, June 1, in Salt Lake City.
Attendees earn 7 hours of continuing medical education (CME), plus the second and subsequent registrations from the same office receive a $30 discount. The registration fee is $199, if received by May 29 or $225 from May 30-June 1. The course, presented by the Obesity Medicine Association (a division of the Society), provides basic clinical information and tools to effectively treat patients affected by obesity and related conditions.
Just announced: Medical students can attend the
Salt Lake City course at no cost and receive a complimentary one-year membership in the Society! Please contact the ASBP office directly at 303.770.2526 to take advantage of this special offer.
Click here to learn more, or download a registration form and read details about the course. Online registration is also available for these dates and locations:
- June 8 | Sacramento, Calif.
- June 15 | Rochester, N.Y.
- June 29 | Milwaukee, Wis.
- July 13 | Virginia Beach, Va.
- Aug. 3 | Providence, R.I.
Register today for the ASBP 63rd Annual Obesity & Associated Conditions Symposium
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