Statement of Need
The incidence of obesity in the United States has risen to an alarming level. Chronic and co-morbid medical conditions, like diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol and heart disease are all more prevalent in obese patients. The most recent data collected by the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007-2008 showed overall prevalence for people overweight and obese combined (BMI >25) was 68%.
However, research has shown that physicians and other health care professionals do not have the necessary tools and education to assist patients in this demographic. Physicians are unaware of the latest scientific findings on the impact of being overweight and therefore not well prepared to advise their patients about the health implications or the use of diet and lifestyle modification as a treatment strategy in the management of weight related health issues.
The goal of this course is to teach health professionals the effects of obesity on human health and strategies in evaluating and treating patients who are overweight or obese. At the conclusion of this course, attendees should be able to identify, diagnose and treat medical conditions that may be affected by being overweight or obese.
Target Audience
The conference is designed for physicians; other interested healthcare professionals are encouraged to attend.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Utilize weight loss and metabolic improving protocols.
- Recognize the underlying causes of obesity, metabolic syndrome and diabetes.
- Diagnose associated metabolic and cardiovascular risk in patients affected by Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
- Identify the interactions of the adrenals and thyroid in stressful situations.
- Administer proper hormone testing to individuals affected by menopause.
- Review the composition of ancestral and human diets dating back to at least 2.5 million years.
- Delineate the relationship between environmental goitrogens and the need for higher doses of iodine.
- Evaluate clinical signs and symptoms of low testosterone.
- Review the organic chemistry and parmacokinetics of HCG.
- Recognize the importance of cardiopulmonary capacity and how it relates to longevity.
- Identify the role of nutrition in health and the prevention of disease.
Faculty/Planner/Staff Disclosure
ACAM adheres to ACCME Essential Areas, Standards, and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of all individuals in a position to control the content of this course will be made known prior to the activity. Speakers are required to openly disclose and limitations of data and/or any discussion of any off-label, experimental, or investigational uses of drugs or devices in their presentations.
Disclaimer
The information provided at this CME activity is for continuing medical education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient's medical condition.
Accreditation
The American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Credit Designation
The American College for Advancement in Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 15.50 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Commercial Support Statement
No commercial support was received in support of this educational activity.
Special Needs
ACAM is committed to making its activities accessible to all individuals. If you are in need of an accommodation, please do not hesitate to call and/or submit a description of your needs in writing in order to receive service.
Agenda
Friday November 5, 2010
- 8:00-10:00 am
Diabetes and Obesity
Mark Hyman, MD
Medical Director - The UltraWellness Center
Lenox, Massachusetts
- 11:00-12:00 pm
The Effects of Stress on Metabolism and Weight
James Wilson, DC, ND, PhD
President & Founder - ICA Health
Tucson, Arizona
- 1:45-2:45 pm
The Remarkable Health Benefits of Nutrition
T. Colin Campbell, PhD
Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry - Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
- 3:45-4:45 pm
Origins and Evolution of the Western Diet: Heath Implications for the 21st Century
Loren Cordain, PhD
Professor - Colorado State University
Department of Health and Exercise Science
Fort Collins, Colorado
Saturday - November 6, 2010
- 8:00-10:00 am
Testosterone & A Few Other Therapies for Older Men: Safe & Effective Use
Jonathan V. Wright, MD
Medical Director - Tahoma Clinic
Medical Director - Meridian Valley Laboratories
Renton, Washington
- 11:00-12:00 pm
Treating Women in Menopause with Bio-Identical Hormones: An Overview
Daved Rosensweet, MD
Researcher - MetaMetrix Clinical Laboratory
Naples, Florida
- 1:45-2:45 pm
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome - An Integrative Approach to Healing
Allan Warshowsky, MD
Private Practice
Rye, New York
- 3:45-4:45 pm
HCG Diet
Keri Topouzian, DO
Private Practice - Healthway Pharmacy
Saginaw, Michigan
Sunday - November 7, 2010
- 8:00-9:00 am
Symptom Relief and Weight Loss from Adherence to Meal Replacement Enhanced Diet
Jeffrey Morrison, MD
Private Practice - The Morrison Center
New York, New York
- 9:00-10:00 am
Progressively Accelerating Cardiopulmonary Exertion- A More Effective Alternative to Modern Exercise Prescriptions
Al Sears, MD
CEO - Wellness Research Consulting, Inc.
Royal Palm Beach, Florida
- 10:00-11:00 am
Unrefined Salt & Iodine: Misunderstood Nutrients
Michael Schachter, MD, CNS, FACAM
Private Practice - The Schachter Center for Complementary Medicine
Suffern, New York
- 11:30-12:30 pm
Mini-Fast, Exercise, and Thermogenic Supplements for Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Julian Whitaker, MD
Medical Director - Whitaker Wellness Institute
Newport Beach, California
*Schedule subject to change without notice
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