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Greetings!
NAASO is thrilled with the diverse and exceptional
quality of programs planned for the 2003 Annual
Scientific Meeting. Ft. Lauderdale will host many world-
class obesity experts. NAASO members and other
attendees have an outstanding opportunity to meet
with experts, learn and discuss new findings and to
become inspired for the future. A few sessions
you won't want to miss include:
Opening Session - President's Lecture
Saturday October 11, 2003, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Grand Floridian
Join a variety of impressive speakers addressing the
timely issue of Bias and Discrimination in
Obesity. Based on an article published in
the September issue of Obesity
Research and picked up in newspapers and
news reports around the country, bias is a decidedly
serious issue. NAASO intends to position itself as the
foremost educator on this critical concern. Learn about
this timely issue and what we can do as healthcare
professionals to remedy this predisposition.
The Opening Session will be immediately followed by
NAASO's Grand Opening Reception in Exhibit
Hall D.
Join NAASO in the 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting kick-
off and bring your colleagues and friends!
Key Lecture: Gut Hormones and Appetite
Tuesday, October 12, 9:15 - 10:15 am
Grand Floridian A
Prof. Steve Bloom, Imperial College London, presents
major research advances on the hormone PYY3-36 and
its impact on appetite.
We can only touch on a few Annual Meeting highlights
here, so don't forget to use the Day-at-a-Glance
Program
to plan your visit carefully. Schedule networking and
socializing with friends and colleagues too!
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Monday, October 13, 7:30 - 10:00 pm
Renaissance Ballroom
Good, Good, Good Vibrations
Pack your "Island-Wear", bring your surfer shirt and
come to the NAASO Tropical Party!
A night to "don't worry, be happy" with your friends
and colleagues against a backdrop of a Florida beach
and pool fantasy.
Join us in "Margaritaville" - in your surfer shirt - for
nostalgic beach music, great food and company.
Tickets are $65 and may be purchased at the
Registration Desk.
For Annual Meeting Registration and Information..... »
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| Latin American Program |
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Wednesday, October 15, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Palm A
Confronting Obesity and Unifying the American
Continent
Join representatives from 19 participating countries to
discuss how the global epidemic of obesity has
impacted different regions according to cultural and
social lifestyle habits. Learn how these countries
intend to confront obesity from a public health and
educational perspective and discuss ways to unite in
establishing future education, treatment and
preventative programs individually and publicly.
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| Pre-Conference CME Program |
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Advances in Obesity Research: Clinical
Applications
Saturday, October 11,
7:50 am - 3:00 pm
Convention Center Room 315/316
Plan to attend this important pre-conference continuing
medical education course. Designed for physicians,
dietitians, psychologists and other health care
practitioners, Clinical Applications will
provide updates
on advancements in prevention, treatment, causes and
the consequences of obesity.
A must attend course for the latest information on
obesity! This course is FREE for all registered NAASO
Annual Meeting attendees. A special one-day
registration is available for other attendees.
For more CME program details »
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| Special Luncheons |
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Arrange your week in advance. NAASO has some
fascinating special meetings planned.
NAASO's
Pediatric Obesity Interest Group Annual
Meeting
Saturday, October 11, 12:00 - 3:30
The theme of this symposium is "Are there
critical periods in the development of childhood
obesity?"
The Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellows
Luncheon
Monday, October 13, 12:00 to1:15 pm
Convention Center Room 203/204
Join your colleagues and Shine Chang, PhD as she
advises Getting the Most out Your Training,
Career and your Life.
Masters Session in Office Management of
Obesity
Monday, October 13, 12:00 - 1:15 pm
Convention Center Room 209/210
A panel of experts gathers to present and
discuss real life case histories.
NAASO Task Force on Women and
Minorities
Monday, October 13, 12:00 to 1:15 pm
Convention Center Room 207/208
Susan K. Fried, PhD, chairs this luncheon with the
theme: Getting started as a New Faculty in
Obesity Research: Managing your Life and your
Lab.
NAASO staff is eagerly looking forward to meeting new
members and becoming reacquainted with old friends.
Stop by the NAASO Booth #303 to pick up
Membership information, learn about NAASO's exciting
education programs, meet the staff, or to say HI!
See you in Ft. Lauderdale!
See an updated Day-At-A-Glance Program »
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| Case Study of the Month |
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RISE IN SERUM CHOLESTEROL
AND TRIGLYCERIDES IN MORBIDLY OBESE PATIENT
AFTER UNDERGOING WEIGHT LOSS
TREATMENT
Mitali Kapila and Catherine J. Kershenbaum, Rochester
Center For Obesity Research and Crittenton Weight
Management Center, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
SHORT SUMMARY This
report describes the
12-week treatment outcomes
of a 49-year-old morbidly obese Caucasian male who
entered an Optifast"=A5 Weight Management Program.
The patient was very successful with the weight loss
program loosing 69.6 kg over 12 weeks. Most patients
undergoing this treatment program have improved blood
lipid levels but this case is unique with increase in
serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels at the end of
the program. The patient did not
continue in the
maintenance program and regained his weight over the
next two years. He returned to the program at that
time to restart the supplemented fast and the same
trend of increasing serum cholesterol and triglyceride
levels with decreasing weight was noticed again.
This
case highlights the need for more research into the
effect of rapid weight loss in morbid obesity on blood
lipid levels.
Read the entire Case Study
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