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Obesity Medicine e-Weekly
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News
 AMA works to improve obesity education for physicians Yesterday, the American Medical Association (AMA) accepted a resolution introduced and authored by ASBP's AMA delegate, Dr. Ethan Lazarus, and ASBP's alternate AMA delegate, Dr. Carolynn Francavilla, and supported by numerous other groups. By accepting the resolution, the AMA agreed to work with accrediting organizations to analyze the state of obesity education in medical schools and for physicians in training, identify organizations that provide good educational toolkits and resources, and finally, make recommendations to address those gaps. Read the news release from ASBP, and look for a full report from the AMA House of Delegates annual meeting in an upcoming edition of the e-newsletter.  Refer a new member to ASBP Referring a new member to ASBP has never been easier. Between now and Sept. 30, use our new online form to refer a new member, and become eligible to win a number of great prizes. Referring members will automatically receive a $100 credit on their ASBP account when their referral becomes a member and will be entered into a drawing to win: 
Weigh In for Healthy Change offers scholarships to attend YWM2015 The Obesity Action Coalition, partnering with Eisai, Inc., is awarding 10 scholarships through the Weigh In for Healthy Change scholarship program. Recipients of the scholarships will receive three nights at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, airfare or mileage to travel to the Your Weight Matters 2015 Convention (YWM2015), and full convention registration. Applications can only be completed online and are due by Friday, June 19. Learn more about the Weigh In for Health Change scholarship program.  ASBP members receive discounted registration to CMHC ASBP is a partner of the 2015 Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC), which takes place Oct. 21-24 in Boston. ASBP members can receive $100 off regular registration pricing by registering online and using the discount code, ASBP, at checkout. Learn more about the 10th annual CMHC.
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Foundation
For the first time ever, the Obesity Treatment Foundation (OTF) is holding a Research Basics Workshop at Overcoming Obesity 2015. This interactive, half-day workshop is designed to help clinicians learn the basics of conducting practice-based research and publishing the results. Throughout the afternoon, there will be opportunities to interact with presenters and ask questions about your own research. The Research Basics Workshop takes place Oct. 1, just prior to the Fall Obesity Summit, and is worth up to 4.25 hours of CME. Online registration is now available.
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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.
Zibellini, J., et al. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2015.
Losing weight may also result in negative effects on bone health. A systematic review was conducted to assess the effects of diet-induced weight loss on total hip, lumbar spine, and total body bone mineral density (BMD), as assessed by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). The analysis found that weight loss was related to loss in total hip BMD, but had no effect on lumbar spine or whole body BMD. The authors suggest that the small decrease in hip BMD is likely outweighed by the metabolic benefits of weight loss.
Razny, U., et al. BBA Clinical, 2015.
Omega-3 (n-3) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are known to improve inflammation and lipids; however, the beneficial effects of n-3 PUFAs on glucose metabolism are less well documented in humans. The impact of n-3 fatty acids is likely to be impacted by the presence of obesity and its complications. A study was conducted to see if supplementing a low-calorie diet with an n-3 PUFA (1.8 grams per day (DHA/EPA, 5:1)) for three months caused beneficial effects compared to a low-calorie diet alone in individuals with obesity. The study found that insulin resistance improved, and insulin secretion decreased with n-3 PUFA plus calorie restriction but not with calorie restriction alone. Triglycerides were reduced in both groups, but the calorie restriction plus n-3 PUFA group had a greater effect on lowering triglycerides than calorie restriction alone. These data suggest that n-3 PUFA is a beneficial supplement with a low-calorie diet in individuals with obesity.
A meta-analysis of weight gain in first year university students: Is freshman 15 a myth?
Vadeboncoeur, C., et al. BMC Obesity, 2015.
The validity of the "freshman 15" was recently explored using a systematic review of electronic databases from 1980 to 2014. Weight gain in the first year of college was examined. Among the 32 studies included, the authors found that the majority of students (61 percent) gained weight during their freshman year. The average weight gain was 1.36 kilograms (kg) (3 pounds (lbs)) over an average time period of five months. This rate of weight increase is five times higher than in the general population over a year. About one in 10 students gained at least 6.8 kg (15 lbs). This analysis suggests that weight gain is prevalent among college freshman and should be targeted for prevention as it is related to overweight and obesity later in life.
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Advocacy
ASBP president participates in Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill
On June 8, ASBP president, Dr. Eric Westman, represented the Obesity Care Continuum (OCC) on Capitol Hill as part of the OCC's Monthly Advocacy Day program. Dr. Westman visited with eight congressional offices in the North Carolina delegation and urged these legislators to cosponsor HR 2404/S 1509, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). This legislation will provide Medicare recipients and their health care providers with meaningful tools to treat and reduce obesity by improving access to obesity screening and counseling services as well as new prescription drugs for chronic weight management. Dr. Westman had a very productive day on the Hill -- his advocacy efforts helped persuade Representative Renee Ellmers (R-NC) to cosponsor HR 2404. Dr. Westman also had great meetings with key health staff at the offices of Senator Burr and Representatives Price, McHenry, Foxx, Holding, Walker, and Adams.
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Education
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Full Conference
30 CME | Sept. 30-Oct. 4 | RegisterIncludes both the Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course and the Fall Obesity Summit.
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Obesity Medicine Certification Review Course13 CME | Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | RegisterThis course addresses the topics related to obesity medicine about which physicians may be tested on the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam.
- Research Basics Workshop
4.25 CME | Oct. 1 | Register
This is an interactive, half-day workshop to help clinicians learn the basics of conducting practice-based research and how to publish the results.
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Fall Obesity Summit17 CME | Oct. 2-4 | RegisterThis summit addresses topics related to current and emerging scientific research, evidence-based treatment approaches, technologies, and clinical and practical methods used by clinicians in the field of obesity medicine.
Refer a provider to an Obesity Basic Medical Treatment course
There are plenty of opportunities to refer a colleague to learn the basics of medical obesity treatment. The one-day Obesity Basic Medical Treatment introductory course teaches physicians and health care providers who are brand new to the field of obesity medicine about the basic approaches to obesity treatment. Do you know someone interested in getting involved in obesity medicine? Refer them to a course in their area!
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Research Basics Workshop offered at Overcoming Obesity 2015 
