SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans
spend billions of dollars every year on unproven weight loss
products, according to the Federal Trade Commission, leaving many
desperate for effective solutions. While consumers pick up these
fraudulent supplements, foods and devices, well-trained but often
overlooked obesity professionals - scientists, clinicians, surgeons
and others - are developing evidence-based solutions to obesity,
America's most prominent health crisis. This November, these new
and emerging weight loss solutions will be unveiled at ObesityWeek
2014, the premier international meeting designed to present the
science behind obesity and excess weight prevention and
treatment.
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Hosted by The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for
Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the conference combines
the expertise of these two leading obesity-focused organizations to
offer an unparalleled educational agenda at the Boston Convention
and Exhibit Center, Nov. 2 – 7, 2014. TOS and ASMBS will be joined
by more than 40 partner organizations from around the world to
address key topics in obesity, including prevention, epidemiology,
diet, exercise, drug therapy, bariatric surgery and more.
"Obesity is taking stage as one of the most pervasive, chronic
diseases in need of new strategies for medical treatment and
prevention," says Philip Schauer, MD, ObesityWeek Chair and
Director of the Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute.
"ObesityWeek answers the call by bringing together the great minds
of unique, seasoned obesity professionals to unveil new research
and leading medical techniques."
Nearly 1,500 research abstracts will be presented at the event,
providing attendees one-of-a-kind access to the latest cutting-edge
science in the field. Research will explore the disease of obesity
and its ties back to cancer, the environment, gastrointestinal
biology and much more. Other scientific presentations and meeting
sessions will dig deeper into emerging obesity treatments, such as
leveraging the benefits of brown fat, regulating reward circuits in
the brain, and applying surgical techniques and medical
technologies for weight loss. Not to be overlooked are the variety
of sessions on U.S. and international policy initiatives, including
those created to address the rapid increase in obesity rates in the
Mexican population, others to address weight bias and stigma, and
several focused on childhood obesity prevention.
Keynote presentations will come from leaders in the field,
including C. Ronald Kahn, MD, Chief Academic Officer at Harvard
Medical School, Jim Marks, MD, MPH, Senior VP at Robert Wood
Johnson Foundation and Rebecca Puhl, PhD, Deputy Director at the
Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity.
"This is an exciting year for TOS and ASMBS; we're expecting a
record-breaking turnout that will surpass last year and bring in
nearly 5,000 attendees," said Carey Lumeng, MD, PhD, ObesityWeek
Co-Chair and Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan
Medical School. "The conference caters to obesity clinical and
research professionals as well as those working in related fields
such as fitness, nutrition, nursing and primary care. Obesity has
an impact across numerous areas of health, research and medicine,
which is why we've created a conference that provides value across
all disciplines."
Conference planners are also incorporating steps to improve and
sustain the health of attendees at ObesityWeek. A TOS vs. ASMBS
pedometer challenge will add a dose of healthy competition for both
groups, and a 5K social run/walk event will incentivize attendees
with an early morning calorie-burning challenge. The Boston public
will also be able to participate in ObesityWeek as part of a
pre-conference event with a focus on integrating healthy habits
into daily life. The event will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2 from
noon – 1:00pm ET near the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
(stay tuned for more details!).
Interested ObesityWeek attendees can review the schedule or find
out more about becoming an exhibitor or sponsor by visiting
www.ObesityWeek.com. Special early bird rates are available to
those registering before August 15. Follow ObesityWeek on Twitter
and Facebook and search the hashtag #OW2014 for the latest updates
about ObesityWeek 2014. Future ObesityWeek meetings will be held in
Los Angeles, Calif. (2015), and New Orleans, La. (2016).
Registration is free for reporters. For more details on media
registration, please contact communications@obesity.org.
About The Obesity Society
The Obesity Society (TOS) is the leading professional society
dedicated to better understanding, preventing and treating obesity.
Through research, education and advocacy, TOS is committed to
improving the lives of those affected by the disease. For more
information visit: www.Obesity.org.
About the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric
Surgery (ASMBS)
The ASMBS is the largest organization for bariatric and
metabolic surgeons and integrated health professionals in the
world. It is a non-profit organization that works to advance the
art and science of bariatric surgery and is committed to educating
medical professionals and the lay public about bariatric surgery as
an option for the treatment of morbid obesity, as well as the
associated risks and benefits. It encourages its members to
investigate and discover new advances in bariatric surgery, while
maintaining a steady exchange of experiences and ideas that may
lead to improved surgical outcomes for morbidly obese patients. For
more information, visit: www.asmbs.org.
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