Industry Supported ​Sessions​
Session Type
Industry Supported ​Sessions​
Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Session Description
Focusing on Sustained Weight Control in Obesity Treatment - Educational Symposium organized by International Medical Press and supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk A/S

Session Description

Chaired by Professor Rachel Batterham, this symposium provides an exclusive platform to exchange expertise on the biological factors regulating weight control and the complex challenge of long-term weight loss. Faculty will provide practical guidance on the creation of sustainable weight management plans that address the fundamental biology of weight control whilst considering individuals’ personal circumstances, preferences, values and needs. This interactive session will provide an opportunity to share your experiences and have your questions answered – don’t miss out!

The Focusing on sustained weight control in obesity treatment, Virtual Congress, 19/03/2021-19/03/2021 has been has been accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) with 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.

Through an agreement between the Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EACCME® credits to an equivalent number of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Information on the process to convert EACCME® credit to AMA credit can be found at www.ama-assn.org/education/earn-credit-participation-international-activities.

Live educational activities, occurring outside of Canada, recognised by the UEMS-EACCME® for ECMEC®s are deemed to be Accredited Group Learning Activities (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Chair(s)
  • Rachel Batterham (United Kingdom)
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Focusing on Sustained Weight Control in Obesity Treatment - EDUCATIONAL SYMPOSIUM IS ORGANIZED BY INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL PRESS AND SUPPORTED BY AN EDUCATIONAL GRANT FROM NOVO NORDISK A/S

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
12:30 - 12:30

Welcome and Introduction

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
12:30 - 12:36
Presenter
  • Rachel Batterham (United Kingdom)

Obesity is a Chronic but Treatable Disease

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
12:36 - 12:48
Presenter
  • Dror Dicker (Israel)

Why is Sustained Weight Loss so Challenging?

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
12:48 - 13:00
Presenter
  • Rachel Batterham (United Kingdom)

Interventions to Support Sustained Weight Control

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
13:00 - 13:12
Presenter
  • Mariana Monteiro (Portugal)

Discussion

Date
Fri, 19.03.2021
Session Time
12:30 - 13:30
Room
Hall A
Lecture Time
13:12 - 13:30
Presenter
  • Rachel Batterham (United Kingdom)
  • Dror Dicker (Israel)
  • Mariana Monteiro (Portugal)