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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource accepts obesity management proposal from ASBP member, Dr. Joan Temmerman
Joan Temmerman M.D., M.S., F.A.A.F.P., (an ASBP member in Illinois and a director on the American Board of Obesity Medicine) recently submitted an obesity management proposal that was accepted by the Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource. The latter is an online resource of peer-reviewed, competency-based curriculum content for family medicine residency programs established by the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors and Society of Teachers of Family Medicine. The curriculum, comprised of learning and teaching tools for the core content of family medicine education, is combined into a web-based repository. Only one author is selected for each topic, and appointed authors develop case-based presentations and interactive modules. Authors are credited for their work, and submissions are peer-reviewed and meet the guidelines for scholarly activities. Congratulations to Dr. Temmerman on this exciting news!
 Attention Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course attendees! Your feedback is needed by June 4 If you attended the Obesity: Diagnosis to Treatment Course in Philadelphia, please remember to complete the follow-up survey that was sent to you last weekend. The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, June 4, at 11:59 p.m. (PT). As a "thank you" for your time, you will receive a $25 discount code at the end of the survey, which is valid toward any registration to Overcoming Obesity. Note: If you attended the course and did not receive the aforementioned email, please request a link to the survey by sending a message to cme@asbp.org.
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Foundation
 You and your guests are invited to The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) reception in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 13 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Celebrate OTF with live entertainment by a local band, food, drinks and a silent auction! Conference attendees and silent auction donors receive free admission to the reception. Guests may join in the celebration with a $50 minimum cash donation to OTF. All reception attendees receive two free drink tickets as well as appetizers and unlimited access to the live band, dance floor and silent auction. Click here to learn more about OTF. Click here to donate an item to the silent auction.
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Resources
Obesity Updates: Click titles to view articles
Morris, N. P., JAMA Intern Med, June 2014.
The public often considers physicians to be among the most trusted sources for nutrition-related information; however, there is very little time spent on nutrition education in most medical schools. In 1985, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) evaluated the state of nutrition-related instruction in medical schools and recommended a minimum of 25 to 30 hours of preclinical instruction in nutrition for all medical students. In 2010, a study of 109 medical schools found that the proportion of schools requiring a dedicated course in nutrition was 25 percent, and the average amount of nutrition education for medical students was well below the minimum required by NAS at 19.6 hours. A second-year medical student recently encountered this neglect firsthand. This article reviews the inadequacies of nutrition education in medical schools and calls for a change of course in this important aspect of physician training.
Wang, J., et al. J Nutr, January 2014.
A two-year study was conducted to evaluate how added sugar intake in either liquid or solid sources related to changes in adiposity measures and insulin resistance in 8- to 10-year-old children (n=564). Added sugar intake in either liquid or solid sources was not related to changes in adiposity measures (fat mass, body mass index, or waist circumference). However, a higher consumption (10 grams per day) of added sugars from liquid sources was associated with 0.04 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) higher fasting glucose, 2.3 picomoles per liter (pmol/L) higher fasting insulin, and 0.1 unit higher homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). No associations were observed with consumption of added sugars from solid sources. Children with overweight or obesity at baseline had greater increases in adiposity indicators, fasting insulin, and HOMA-IR during those two years than children with a normal weight. Consumption of added sugars from liquid or solid sources was not associated with changes in adiposity, but liquid added sugars were a risk factor for the development of impaired glucose homeostasis and insulin resistance during two years among youth at risk for obesity.
Self-monitoring of spontaneous physical activity and sedentary behavior to prevent weight regain in older adults
Nicklas, B. J., et al. Obesity, June 2014.
Increases in spontaneous physical activity (SPA) may help to maintain weight loss. A study was conducted to determine whether adding a self-regulatory intervention (SRI) focused on self-monitoring of SPA and sedentary behavior to a standard weight-loss intervention improved maintenance of lost weight. This study was conducted in older adults (65 to 79 years) with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 to 40 who were randomized to a 5-month weight-loss intervention (DIET+EX) with or without the SRI to promote SPA and decrease sedentary behavior (SRI+DIET+EX compared to DIET+EX). After the weight-loss phase, both groups transitioned to self-selected diet and exercise behavior for the next five months. The SRI+DIET+EX group utilized real-time accelerometer feedback for self-monitoring, and this group had greater weight loss (about 10 percent) and less weight regain (0.4 percent) than the group that did not monitor SPA and sedentary time (about 5.5 percent and 1.9 percent, respectively). Utilizing technology to help self-monitor SPA and sedentary behavior may enhance successful maintenance of 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.
 Only one month left to submit your abstract for presentation at Overcoming Obesity
Abstract submission for the next ASBP symposium, Overcoming Obesity 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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