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Bariatric Physicians
2821 S. Parker Road
Ste. 625
Aurora, CO 80014
303.770.2526 | asbp.org
Staff
Laurie Traetow, CAE, CPA
Executive Director
laurie@asbp.org
Beth Amelon
Sponsorships & Exhibits Coordinator
beth@asbp.org
Carly Crosby
Meeting Planner & Executive Coordinator
carly@asbp.org
Marcie Gonzales
Receptionist
marcie@asbp.org
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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
Revised Obesity Algorithm® now available for download
The Obesity Algorithm, presented by ASBP, has undergone significant updates and now includes more information than ever about treating patients affected by obesity! Download the Obesity Algorithm for free at www.ObesityAlgorithm.org. Updates included in the 2015 version of the algorithm are:- ASBP's definition of obesity
- an emphasis on the multifactorial nature of obesity
- the effects of sleep disorders on obesity
- the genitourinary and reproductive adverse consequences of obesity
- the genetic, extragenetic, and epigenetic aspects of obesity
- the pathophysiology of stress in obesity
- the effects of non-obesity-related medications on weight
- an explanation of motivational interviewing and change evocation
- a description of each of the available weight-management medications
The Obesity Algorithm is an educational tool that offers health care providers an overview of principles that are necessary to consider when evaluating patients and implementing personalized treatment plans for patients affected by obesity. Within these plans are options for nutrition strategies, exercise prescription, behavior modification, weight-management medications, and discussion of surgical options. In addition to weight loss, the algorithm emphasizes optimizing health, decreasing disease risk, and improving overall quality of life. Download the new Obesity Algorithm now! Upon clicking the link to download, you will be redirected to the license agreement, which you must complete and agree to before receiving a link to the downloadable PowerPoint presentation. Please note that if you have already filled out the license agreement for a previous version of the algorithm, you still must complete and resubmit the license agreement to receive a link to the updated file.
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Resources
 The Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) helps keep you up to date on current obesity research! Each week, OTF publishes a brief overview of three recent studies so you can be in the know, even during your busiest days. Click the titles below to view the full articles, and please consider supporting OTF so we can continue to provide you with updates on the latest research.
Fabbrini, E., et al. Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2015.
There is much debate regarding health risk among people with obesity who are metabolically normal and people with obesity who are metabolically abnormal. A study was conducted to test the idea that people with obesity defined as "metabolically normal," but not those defined as "metabolically abnormal" (as determined by presence of fatty liver and insulin sensitivity), are protected from the adverse metabolic effects of weight gain. The study examined these two groups before and after a 6 percent weight gain. Results showed that individuals considered metabolically normal did not have a decrease in insulin sensitivity or increase in VLDL ApoB100 like individuals considered metabolically abnormal did, despite having the same increase in body weight. The findings suggest that moderate weight gain causes very different physiological responses in people with obesity who have different amounts of hepatic lipid. These data support more aggressive obesity therapy in the subset of people who have fatty liver disease, as they are at high risk for worsening of metabolic function with additional weight gain.
van Dijk, S. J., et al. International Journal of Obesity, 2015.
The role of epigenetics in the development of obesity has increased in interest recently. Epigenetic changes are usually reversible chemical modifications to DNA that occur in the absence of a change in DNA sequence. Genetic modifications, on the other hand, cause a change in the base sequence of DNA. This review article reports on multiple obesity-associated epigenetic changes and also on alterations that occurred in weight-loss intervention studies at birth and in later life. Given that epigenetic changes are modifiable, there is the potential for therapies to modify unfavorable epigenomic profiles.
Dietary protein and urinary nitrogen in relation to six-year changes in fat mass and fat-free mass
Ankarfeldt, M. Z., et al. International Journal of Obesity, 2015.
The association between dietary protein intake and changes in body composition were examined over a six-year period in more than 200 individuals. Protein intake averaged 15 percent of calories, based on diet history interviews. Fat mass was found to increase 46 grams per year, with every 1 percent protein substituted for fat, and fat-free mass increased 15 grams per year. In contrast to what was expected based on previous short-term trials, greater protein intake was associated with weight gain, mostly in fat mass. This finding calls for a better understanding of how habitual dietary protein influences long-term energy balance.
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Education
Join nearly 500 obesity medicine clinicians learning about medical obesity treatment
Obesity Medicine 2015 offers clinical and practical knowledge about a variety of topics related to the medical treatment of patients affected by obesity. Join us in Denver for the annual spring conference, which includes three courses packed with all-new content for 2015!
- Full Conference
30 CME | April 8-12
Includes the Spring Obesity Summit and your choice of either Obesity Medicine Essentials (register) or the Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium (register). - Dr. Harold C. Seim Obesity Medicine Essentials
12.75 CME | April 8-9 | Register
Gain practical knowledge in this how-to series about the medical care of patients affected by obesity. - Nutrition and Metabolism Symposium
12.75 CME | April 8-9 | Register
Broaden your understanding about a range of diet and nutrition options based on scientific research. - Spring Obesity Summit
17.25 CME | April 10-12 | Register
Enhance your knowledge about the latest scientific research and trends related to the evaluation and treatment of patients affected by obesity.
Want more? Save the date for Overcoming Obesity 2015: Diagnose. Personalize. Treat. in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 30-Oct. 4, 2015.
 Obesity Basic Medical Treatment course registration now available
Do you know anyone who wants to learn the basics of medical obesity treatment but doesn't know where to start? The Obesity Basic Medical Treatment (OBMT) course teaches physicians and health care providers who are brand new to the field of obesity medicine about the basic approaches to obesity treatment. Attendees can then decide whether or not to pursue further obesity medicine education or understand when to refer a patient to an obesity medicine clinician. Learn more about this course, or download a printable registration form. Online registration is also available for the following dates and cities.
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