Obesity Treatment Foundation
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 Abstract Submissions Due Monday, July 11
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| | Dr. Craig Primack accepting the Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service Award in 2015 |
Award Nominations Due Friday, July 8
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Obesity Organizations Respond to New FDA Nutrition Facts Label
Members of the Obesity Care Continuum -- including OMA, The Obesity Society, the Obesity Action Coalition, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics -- wrote a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commending the changes to the nutrition facts label. The letter states that "the label changes for serving size, servings per container, calorie count, and added sugar will benefit consumers seeking accurate information." Following these changes to the nutrition facts label, Obesity Care Continuum groups hope to influence how statements appear to consumers on the front of food packages.
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 Vote for Your 2016-2017 Board of Trustees
Voting is now open for the 2016-2017 Board of Trustees. Your vote is important - you get to choose who will lead the association for the next year! If you are an eligible voting member, you received an email on Saturday, June 25, with a link to the ballot. Refer to that email and cast your vote by July 25.
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 ABOM Exam Prep Resources Available Online
The early deadline to apply for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam is Friday, July 15. If you still need CME hours to apply or you're ready to start studying for the exam, look no further than the Obesity Medicine Academy. Here are some resources available to help you prepare for the ABOM exam and earn CME credit:
Did you know, your registration to Overcoming Obesity 2016 also counts toward the CME requirement for the exam application? Submit your registration receipt with your application, and we'll work with ABOM to verify your CME hours after the conference in September.
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Is Butter Back? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Butter Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Total Mortality
Pimpin, L., et al. PLoS One, 2016.
Until recently, fat was arguably the most vilified nutrient in the American diet, but its negative effects on health have come into question. A systematic review was conducted to examine the association of butter consumption with all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Results showed that butter consumption was weakly associated with all-cause mortality, was not significantly associated with coronary heart disease or stroke, and was inversely associated with incidence of diabetes. These results indicate that there is only a small or neutral association between butter intake and mortality, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. The authors suggest that focusing on butter consumption in dietary guidelines is not warranted. View article
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Executive Director
Sponsorships and Exhibits Manager
Operations Manager
Education Coordinator
Executive Director of the Obesity Treatment Foundation
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Binge-eating Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Brownley, K. A., et al. Annals of Internal Medicine, 2016.
Binge-eating disorder affects about 3.5 percent of women and 2 percent of men in the United States. A study was conducted to evaluate the evidence of the benefits and risks of psychological and pharmacologic therapies for adults with binge-eating disorder. The study found that people struggling with binge-eating disorder may have promising treatment options to help them curtail their eating. Cognitive behavioral therapy; Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine); second-generation antidepressants such as Prozac, Zoloft and Wellbutrin; and topiramate all reduced binge eating. Lisdexamfetamine and topiramate reduced weight in adults with binge-eating disorder. Given the high level of association among binge-eating disorder, obesity, and depression, the authors suggest that future studies should determine whether certain treatments are better suited for particular types of patients. View article
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Pediatric Obesity Pharmacotherapy: Current State of the Field, Review of the Literature and Clinical Trial Considerations
Kelly, A. S., et al. Int J Obesity, 2016.
Few medications are available for the treatment of obesity in children, despite the increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and the increasing number of medications approved to treat obesity in adults. This review article provides a background on the current state of pediatric obesity medication, summarizes pediatric obesity pharmacotherapy clinical trials, and discusses study design issues to consider when clinical trials are conducted in children and adolescents. The authors recommend that there be a consensus among regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and EMA, to provide guidelines for the design of pediatric obesity pharmacotherapy clinical trials to stimulate higher-quality research. The authors suggest that clinical trials should be designed and conducted appropriately to ensure they generate high-quality evidence for the safety and efficacy of various medications used to treat pediatric obesity. View article
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Overcoming Obesity 2016: Chicago, Sept. 21-25
Overcoming Obesity 2016 is your primary source for clinical obesity education. This fall we're offering the Review Course for the ABOM Exam - the course preferred by physicians to help them prepare for the obesity medicine certification exam - and the Fall Obesity Summit, which contains an all-new lineup of topics and speakers. Overcoming Obesity 2016 takes place in Chicago on Sept. 21-25. Register online now! |
Review Course for the ABOM Exam
13.5 CME/CE | Sept. 21-22
Addresses the clinical topics physicians need to know for the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) certification exam.
If you're a physician planning to take the exam, use this opportunity to study for the exam and meet current diplomates of ABOM.
| Fall Obesity Summit
17 CME/CE | Sept. 23-25
Addresses clinical topics relevant to what's happening in the field of obesity medicine right now.
If you're a health care professional who encounters obesity in your practice, don't miss this opportunity to gain practical tips from experienced obesity medicine clinicians.
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Obesity Medicine Basics
Obesity Medicine Basics takes place in only three more cities this year. This introductory-level course is an opportunity for us to spread the word about obesity medicine to providers who encounter obesity in a primary care setting. As a member of OMA, you can earn rewards by referring others to attend Obesity Medicine Basics. Your efforts referring your colleagues to this course will help grow the field of obesity medicine and increase the number of health care professionals with a basic understanding of how to treat obesity. Upcoming Courses: |
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The Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Treatment Foundation thank our 2016 Corporate Advisory Council members for their continuous support.
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