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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Antognoli, E. L., et al. Clinical Obesity, March 2014.
Office visits to 28 primary care physicians were observed and audio recorded to determine the content of weight discussions in 544 adult patients affected by overweight or obesity. Fifty percent (n=270) of visits included weight discussions, and 35 percent (n=193) of discussions included an assessment and treatment strategy. The authors concluded that adherence to National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute guidelines was poor, particularly with regard to reporting body mass index to the patient, measuring waist circumference and setting realistic weight-loss goals. These findings confirm that there are opportunities to develop and tailor resources for primary care physicians in patient weight-management communication and treatment techniques for routine use during busy primary care visits.
Chowdhury, R., et al. Annals of Internal Medicine, March 2014.
A meta-analysis was conducted to summarize evidence about associations between fatty acids and coronary disease. The analysis reviewed the effects of saturated, monounsaturated, long-chain n-3 polyunsaturated, n-6 polyunsaturated, and trans fatty acids on relative risk of coronary artery disease. The authors concluded that the current evidence does not clearly support cardiovascular guidelines that encourage high consumption of polyunsaturated fatty acids and low consumption of total saturated fats.
Lopez-Legarrea, P., et al. Nutrition, April 2014.
The effects of two energy-restricted diets, differing with regard to protein content, were compared on the inflammation state of individuals affected by obesity with metabolic syndrome. Ninety-six participants completed the eight-week intervention trial. The two diets were the Metabolic Syndrome Reduction in Navarra (RESMENA) diet (-30 percent energy with 30 percent energy from protein) and a control diet (-30 percent energy with 15 percent energy from protein) that was based on American Heart Association criteria. The diets did not differ in weight loss; however, the inflammation score (based on high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, and plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 levels) was significantly lower in the low-protein group. Further analysis revealed that total protein intake was positively associated with inflammation as well as with animal protein and meat protein, but neither vegetable- nor fish-derived proteins were found to influence inflammatory status.
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Advocacy
 New issue of ASBP Capitol Resource now available
The March issue of the Society's advocacy newsletter, ASBP Capitol Resource, is now available for download. Topics include:
- Obesity Care Continuum (OCC) endorses the Preventative Health Savings Act
- OCC comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid's proposed guidance
- Office of Personnel Management's issue letter supports coverage of obesity treatment
 AMA Advocacy Update now available
The March 7 issue of the American Medical Association (AMA) Advocacy Update newsletter is now available for download. A note about the AMA: Remember, your membership in the Society includes representation from the only obesity medicine-focused medical specialty society with a seat in the AMA House of Delegates. It is important we retain enough ASBP member physicians who are also members of the AMA, or we risk losing our seat. If we lost our seat, we lose our ability to influence AMA policy, such as last year's victory in the fight for obesity being recognized as a disease. Click here to learn more.
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Foundation
 $20,000 raised for obesity research at Diagnosis to Treatment
Thank you to everyone who attended The Obesity Treatment Foundation Reception last Friday and who donated to the Foundation. We raised more than $20,000  from donations and during our live auction! If you missed the reception, you can watch the videos of the live performances by the Algo-rhythms by clicking the images on the left. The Obesity Treatment Foundation is now online at www.ObesityTreatmentFoundation.org, where you can learn more about the Foundation and donate to support obesity research and education!
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Education
 Save the date: Overcoming Obesity is Sept. 10-13 in Austin, Texas
Whether you are interested in obesity medicine certification or furthering your knowledge about the latest discussions taking place in the exciting field of obesity medicine, Overcoming Obesity: Diagnose. Personalize. Treat. will have something for you! This year's Overcoming Obesity Symposium will take place Sept. 10-13 at the Hilton Austin in Austin, Texas. Click here to learn more.
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment; Next course in Scottsdale on April 12
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) Courses return next month. These courses offer 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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