Obesity Education Conferences, Events, and Webinars

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In this webinar sponsored by Vivus, Dr. Sakowitz will cover the current definition of obesity, the harmful nature of obesity, and the latest prevalence of childhood obesity in the USA. The audience will be introduced to some of the possible causes/risk factors for childhood obesity. The webinar will review the current recommendations and data supporting both prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

Speakers: Sherry Sakowitz, MD Founder and Director of Health LifeWays Center for Pediatric Weight Management

Accreditation: Non-CME/CE

Registration: FREE

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In this webinar, Dr. Carl Lavie will discuss the adverse effects that obesity has on the major CVD risk factors and to increase almost all CVD. However, despite these facts, patients with obesity and established CVD often have a better short and medium-term prognosis than do leaner patients with the same CVD. This is termed the obesity paradox. Considering this, Dr. Lavie will also discuss the potential for weight reduction, especially with increased levels of physical activity and exercise that also increases cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and discuss the role of CRF on the obesity paradox.

Speakers: Carl Lavie, Jr., MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP

Accreditation: 1 CME/CE

Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members

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Clinicians are likely familiar with total energy expenditure being comprised of resting energy expenditure, diet induced thermogenesis, and physical activity. However, there are other less well-known factors that affect total energy expenditure, complicating both its estimation and measurement. The goal of this session is to familiarize participants with several of these factors using a case-based format.

Speakers: Justin Tondt, MD

Accreditation: 1 CME/CE

Registration: Free for Members | $25.20 for Non-members

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This webinar will review the obesity medicine clinician’s role in advocacy efforts as it relates to patient access to AOMs on both a macro as well as micro level.  Through a panel-based discussion based on lived experience in their various practice locales, participants will hear from key members of the OMA’s Advocacy Committee including remarks from Chris Gallagher, the OMA’s consultant on advocacy and policy matters. 

Speakers: Justin Tondt, MD

Accreditation: Non CME/CE

Registration: Free for Members | Free for Non-members