Title
University
of Kansas 10th Annual Conference on the Prevention and Treatment of
Overweight & Obese Individuals.
Date
September 4-6, 2008
Location
Marriott- Downtown
200 W 12th St.
Kansas City Missouri 64105
Phone (816)
421-6800, 888-236-2427
Overview
Being
overweight or obese increases the risk of developing: hypertension, dyslipidemia, type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease,
stroke, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, sleep apnea and respiratory problems
and some cancers (endometrial, breast and colon). Researchers, educators,
government agencies, foundations, industry and others are promoting efforts to
prevent and treat obesity at the community level.
The 10th Annual Obesity Conference will begin Thursday with Dr. James Hill from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Director of American on the Move. Dr. Hill will discuss the importance of physical activity to close the energy gap responsible for gradual weight gain. Dr Hill’s presentation will be followed by a series of presentations discussing: what diet is best; alternative delivery strategies for treatment; pregnancy and obesity; intervention strategies for Hispanic youth; food insecurity; weight bias, and the contribution of faulty metabolism to weight gain. Thursday will be closed with Dr. Eddie McAuley discussing promotion of physical activity for older adults. Friday session will begin with the Surgeon General of the United States presenting the government’s initiatives to diminish childhood obesity. The Surgeon General’s presentation will be followed by the process for development of the Center for Disease Controls new public health guidelines presented by Dr William Haskell, Professor at the Stanford Prevention Research Center. The balance of Friday will include presentations regarding: the association between economics and obesity; the role of calcium and dairy in weight management; appetite regulation; energy equivalents for physical activity, and the effectiveness of resistance training for weight management. Friday sessions will close with poster presentations provide by organizations, companies and programs that have evidence based programs. Saturday will begin with Dr. Steven Blair presenting the results of the DREW study on the dose-response to various levels of physical activity (i.e. is “more” better?). His presentation will be followed by effects of physical activity on academic achievement; parental roles in weight management of children and youth, and findings from brain imaging and diet intake studies.
For more information please contact Kim Johnson at kim@ku.edu or 785-864-0797
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