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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 FDA approves a new artificial sweetener
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday its approval of a new artificial sweetener: advantame. This is the sixth artificial sweetener in the U.S. to be approved by the FDA as a safe food additive. Click here to learn more.  Last week to make suggestions for the Obesity Algorithm® presentation update Since its October 2013 release, the Obesity Algorithm, presented by ASBP, has received overwhelming interest from medical professionals around the world. The presentation-ready version of the Algorithm has been downloaded more than 400 times, and more than 15,000 unique visitors have viewed the free online resources available at www.ObesityAlgorithm.org. Because the Algorithm is intended to be a living document, the ASBP Obesity Algorithm Task Force is now seeking input from members about what updates members think should be considered for the 2014 version. All suggestions will be reviewed by the task force while its members determine how to continually keep the Algorithm current with scientifically relevant information for clinicians treating patients affected by obesity. Please submit your suggestions to ASBP Obesity Algorithm Task Force Chairperson Dr. Jennifer Seger at drjseger@bmioftexas.com by Saturday, May 31.
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Foundation
 Donate an item to The Obesity Treatment Foundation silent auction
The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) will be hosting a silent auction fundraising event at Overcoming Obesity in Austin, Texas. OTF is collecting silent auction items from willing participants. The most successful auction items are (in order of amount above fair market value):
- Autographed music memorabilia
- Autographed sports memorabilia
- Popular home accessories
- Fine dining restaurant certificates
- Weekend hotel packages
- Flight packages
- Unique event experiences
- Family cultural experiences
- Group beer tastings
- High-end homeware
- Fashion accessories
- Sports game tickets
- Jewelry
- Exclusive experiences (i.e., private tours, backstage event passes, etc.)
If you have any items (on the list above or otherwise) that you personally want to donate, or know of anyone willing to donate, please download and complete the silent auction donation form and return it to OTF Executive Director Stacy Schmidt, PhD, by July 11.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Peters, J.C., Wyatt, H. R., Hill, J. O., et al. Obesity, June 2014.
The effect of beverages that contain non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) on weight management is often debated. A 12-week weight-loss study was conducted in more than 300 subjects affected by obesity. Participants were randomly assigned to either an NNS beverage or a water treatment group. Participants had to be willing to discontinue drinking NNS beverages for the one-year study should they be randomized to the water treatment group. Results showed that the NNS beverage treatment group lost significantly more weight compared to the water group (5.95 kilograms versus 4.09 kilograms, respectively) after 12 weeks. In addition, the NNS group subjectively reported feeling less hungry than the water group. These results suggest that water may not be superior to NNS beverages for weight loss during a comprehensive behavioral weight-loss program.
Manuel, D. G., et al. Canadian Medical Association Journal, May 2014.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Canada. A recent study used a new model to estimate cardiovascular risk based on a simulation of 22.5 million Canadians ages 20 and older. To build the model, the researchers input a number of demographic factors such as age, sex and socioeconomic status and a number of cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure, high cholesterol, body mass index, diabetes and smoking. Other than obesity and diabetes, all cardiovascular risk factors were projected to decrease through 2021. The largest projected decreases were for the prevalence of smoking and uncontrolled hypertension. The researchers found that between 2015 and 2017, obesity will surpass smoking as the most common cardiovascular risk factor. Policymakers may be able to use the model as a baseline to estimate how changes, such as improving food affordability or reimbursing the treatment of obesity, could affect health behaviors.
Regular intake of high-oleic peanuts improves fat oxidation and body composition in men affected by overweight or obesity pursuing an energy-restricted diet
Alves, R. D., et al. Obesity, June 2014.
Peanuts are high in protein and monounsaturated fatty acids, which may aid in the prevention and management of obesity and its metabolic complications. A four-week randomized clinical trial was conducted in men to evaluate the effect of high-oleic and conventional peanuts within a hypocaloric-diet on energy metabolism and body composition. Participants were assigned to either the control (CT) group following a hypocaloric-diet, or the conventional peanuts (CVP) or high-oleic peanuts (HOP) group receiving the hypocaloric-diet that included (not adding) 56 grams per day of peanuts. Results indicate that total body fat was reduced with CVP and HOP. Total lean mass decreased in CT, but total lean mass percentage increased in HOP. After four weeks, fasting fat oxidation increased in CVP and HOP. This study suggests that peanut consumption--especially high-oleic peanuts--may increase the ability to burn fat and improve body composition during weight loss.
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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 will have something for you! This year's Overcoming Obesity symposium will take place Sept. 10-13 in Austin, Texas. Register for the conference before Aug. 15 to take advantage of early registration pricing. Reserve your hotel room at the Hilton Austin before Aug. 19 to take advantage of the special ASBP symposium room rate of $209+taxes/night!
- Full Conference
30 CME | Sept. 10-13 | Register online for the full conference
Includes the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course and the Overcoming Obesity Course. - Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course
13.25 CME | Sept. 10-11 | Register online for this course
Provides preparation for those planning to take the American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam.
Save $250 by applying to take the exam before the July 21 early application deadline. Click here to learn more. - Overcoming Obesity Course
16.75 CME | Sept. 12-13 | Register online for this course
Provides a wide selection of plenary sessions focused on trending topics in obesity medicine.
 Submit your abstract for presentation at the Overcoming Obesity symposium
Abstract submission for Overcoming Obesity on Sept. 10-13 is now open. Abstracts may be submitted for review as research posters and/or oral abstract sessions. Submission is free for ASBP members. The deadline to submit your abstract is July 7. Read the abstract submission guidelines, or click here to learn more.
Register now for Obesity Basic Medical Treatment: Miami (June 19) and Atlanta (June 21)
The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) courses will return in June. Each course offers 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 and printable registration form.
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