OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement for which he was first author, titled 'Cancer and Obesity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Today's topics include the complex relationship between cancer and obesity; how the steep decline of nicotine use over the past 30 years can inform us regarding possibilities for obesity management and care; and the nature of fat as a metabolically, hormonally active substance that predisposes the body to different types of cancer. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. This podcast has been divided into 2 parts, with the final part following this segment. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars Cancer and Obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022

OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate about the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement for which he was first author, titled 'Cancer and Obesity'. The CPS serves as a flexible guide for providers seeking to create or improve an obesity medicine program. Today's topics include the complex relationship between cancer and obesity; how the steep decline of nicotine use over the past 30 years can inform us regarding possibilities for obesity management and care; and the nature of fat as a metabolically, hormonally active substance that predisposes the body to different types of cancer. Additionally, our experts discuss the management and care of patients with obesity following a cancer diagnosis; the need for aggressive treatment of obesity using behavioral, medical and surgical strategies; the benefits of weight loss in cancer patients with obesity; and the devastating impact that clinician bias can have on the long term progression of patients with obesity. In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Pillars, which is the official Gold Open Access online-only journal of the Obesity Medicine Association and is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity that can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org. Following this podcast, the contents have been divided into 2 parts in the following episodes. Episode Guests Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA, AMA Delegate Resources Mentioned Obesity Pillars Cancer and Obesity: An Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Clinical Practice Statement (CPS) 2022

In this episode, Obesity Medicine Specialist and OMA Clinical Education Director Dr. Nicholas Pennings joins NP Obesity Treatment Center owner Dr. Angela Golden to debunk common myths surrounding obesity and discuss effective strategies for supporting patients with obesity. Today's topics include the misconception of obesity as being a "condition of will power" as opposed to a chronic, progressive, relapsing and treatable disease; the importance of ongoing clinician education concerning obesity; how obesity impacts the cancer rate; tips for helping patients re-frame their internal biases; as well as productive goal-setting for lasting results and the necessity of food planning and preparation. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guest Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP Resources Mentioned 2022 Spring Obesity Summit www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Justin Tondt, highlighted speaker from the Overcoming Obesity 2021 Conference, about the role of the satiety index in obesity treatment. Topics covered include distinguishing between satiety and satiation, how the satiety index is determined, the effects of alcohol and caffeine on appetite, as well as the role of water plays in satiety. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guest Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Justin Tondt, MD Resources Mentioned 2021 Fall Obesity Summit www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts Related Resources https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded https://academy.obesitymedicine.org/p/Overcoming_Obesity_2021_Fall_Obesity_Summit_recorded_noncme

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Dr. Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie about the role of BMI in assessing obesity in Black women and the reasons why clinicians should consider the unique features of excess weight in Black women when diagnosing metabolic disease. Topics include cultural considerations pertaining to body fat (in Black women), effective communication and personal bias awareness. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guest Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Sylvia Gonsahn-Bollie, M.D., Diplomate ABOM Resources Mentioned www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts 2022 OMA Spring Summit

In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director Dr. Nicholas Pennings interviews Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition about stopping weight bias in obesity medicine. Topics include differentiating between stigma and bias; addressing internalized bias in patients with obesity; identifying our own biases as well as bias in staff members, the importance of person (or people) first language; and recognizing obesity as a trauma-based disease. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts. Episode Guest Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM Joe Nadglowski, CEO of The Obesity Action Coalition Resources Mentioned www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts 2022 OMA Spring Summit

In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.  Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management. In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.  This episode focuses on the the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management.

In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.  Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management. In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.  This episode focuses on the The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity and pre obesity.

In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.  Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management. In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.  This episode focuses on the basics of macronutrients and their role in the treatment of obesity and pre obesity. 

In this episode, Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FNLA, FASPC interviews OMA Vice President Lydia Alexander, MD FOMA. Our experts discuss a series of clinical practice statements recently published in ‘Obesity Pillars’, for which Dr. Alexander was first author. Obesity Pillars is the official Gold Open Access journal of the Obesity Medicine Association, available exclusively online.  Topics include the basics of macronutrients; The Dash diet and Mediterranean diet as preferred dietary patterns for the management of obesity; the implementation of the Mediterranean Diet; and the roles of Caloric quality, quantity, and physical activity in obesity and pre obesity management. In our article review podcasts, we carefully select articles from the latest version of Obesity Pillars, which is devoted to the publication of clinical and evidence-based research for physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other health care clinicians in the field of obesity medicine. Obesity Pillars can be found at https://www.journals.elsevier.com/obesity-pillars. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts. To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, please visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.