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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
Apply to become a member of a State Advocacy Resource Team
The Society is seeking applications to join one of many State Obesity Advocacy Resource Teams (SOARTs). Members of these teams will coordinate a number of "State Advocacy Days" to educate state policymakers about the need to include obesity treatment services in their essential health benefits packages. The Society seeks members from California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee to submit CVs and letters of interest for consideration to join a SOART in their individual states. Please include mention of any current or previous advocacy experience and submit to info@asbp.org by Friday, Jan. 31, with "Advocacy" in the subject line.
 Dr. Deborah Bade Horn teaches physical activity module for SCOPE e-learning In this video module, Dr. Horn demonstrates how to perform and teach a total body program to help you initiate physical activity into your patients' weight-loss programs. The exercises shown utilize resistance tubing, physiology balls and stretch straps to cover all important muscle groups. Click here to learn more. [Please note: A registration to Specialist Certification of Obesity Professional Education (SCOPE) e-learning is required to view this module.] Dr. Horn will also teach a live physical activity module during the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course at the upcoming Diagnosis to Treatment Conference.
 Submit your case study now to be considered for the Diagnosis to Treatment Conference
This year, the Society is dedicating class time to actual case study examples, which will be reviewed during an interactive panel discussion that will enhance your obesity medicine education and its application to your current practice! Three case studies will be chosen for live discussion in the classroom. To read the case study submission guidelines and submit your case study, click here. To learn more about the upcoming Diagnosis to Treatment Conference, click here. The submission deadline is Thursday, Feb. 6.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Malin, S. K., Braun, B., et al. Obesity, January 2013.
Exercise and metformin both reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, but the efficacy of combining treatments is unclear. A study was conducted to determine the effects of exercise training and metformin (EM), compared to each treatment alone, on CVD risk factors in adults with impaired glucose tolerance. Results showed that although exercise and/or metformin improve some CVD risk factors, only exercise or metformin alone lowered hs-C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation) and blood pressure. Therefore, metformin may reduce the effects of exercise training on some CVD risk factors and metabolic syndrome severity in adults with impaired glucose tolerance.
Virgile, L., et al. AJCN, February 2014.
Coffee beans that contain chlorogenic acid may prevent diet-induced hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance. A study was conducted to assess whether the consumption of chlorogenic acid-rich coffee attenuates the effects of short-term fructose overfeeding -- which is known to increase intrahepatocellular lipids (IHCLs) -- and blood triglyceride concentrations and whether it decreases hepatic insulin sensitivity in healthy humans. After 14 days of coffee consumption and consuming a high-fructose diet for the final six days, the researchers found that consuming coffee attenuated hepatic insulin resistance but did not change the amount of IHCLs induced by fructose overfeeding. This effect does not appear to be mediated by differences in the caffeine or chlorogenic acid content.
Crabtree, D. R., et al. AJCN, February 2014.
The effects of physical activity on the brain's response to food are not known. A functional MRI assessment was completed in which images of high- and low-calorie foods were viewed after either 60 minutes of exercise at 70 percent of maximum aerobic capacity or after a resting period. The exercise condition caused increases in neural responses in reward-related regions of the brain in response to seeing images of low-calorie foods and suppressed activation during the viewing of high-calorie foods. These data suggest that high-intensity exercise may decrease cravings for high-calorie foods.
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Advocacy
 New issue of ASBP Capitol Resource now available The January issue of the Society's advocacy newsletter, ASBP Capitol Resource, is now available for download. Topics include: -Bipartisan bill about managing chronic care under Medicare is introduced -2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule released, including new code for chronic care management -National Black Council of State Legislators supports access to obesity treatment options
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Education
 Preliminary program now available for spring conference: Hurry! Early registration ends Feb. 14
Whether you are interested in obesity medicine certification, nutrition and metabolism-specific education or simply furthering your knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the exciting field of obesity medicine, the upcoming spring conference, Diagnosis to Treatment: Recognizing Obesity as a Disease, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel will have something for you! Preview course content and speakers for the upcoming conference in the preliminary program.
- Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course (March 12-13)
Provides preparation to those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course. - Nutrition & Metabolism Society Symposium (March 13)
Provides specific education on carbohydrate-restricted diets as a way to improve metabolic health.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course. - Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course (March 14-16)
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
Click here to preview topics and speakers for this course.
Save the date now and plan to join nearly 600 clinical obesity medicine physicians and other health care providers at the conference! Click here to register online, or download the PDF registration form for one or more of these exciting educational opportunities!
 Planning to attend the spring conference? Book your room now to guarantee a discounted rate
Don't miss your opportunity to reserve your room at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel at the special ASBP conference rate of only $179+tax per night! Click here to reserve a room online or call 800.235.6397 and mention the code, "ASBP Conference," before Feb. 17 to receive this limited-time discount.
 Register now for 2014 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment Courses: Baltimore on Jan. 25 and Boston on Feb. 1
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Course dates kick off this month, offering 7 hours of CME and a full day's worth of information about practicing clinical obesity treatment. Click on a date and city below for registration details: Click here to download the 2014 OBMT course brochure.
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