Tentative scientific agenda
SESSIONS IN DAY 1
Session-1: Basics of Obesity
- Global and national snapshot of obesity prevalence.
- Is BMI the best way to measure obesity?
- Appetite regulation new concepts.
- Adiposity biology and role of inflammatory factors.
Session-2: Childhood Obesity
- prevalence.
- Psycho social aspects.
- Measures to prevent and tackle childhood obesity.
Session-3: Adolescence Obesity
- The link between PCOS and Obesity.
- Fad diets.
- Effects of obesity in puberty, period of maximum weight gain.
Session-4: Obesity in reproductive age group
- Reproductive issues in women with obesity.
- Preconception and obesity.
- Abnormal uterine bleeding – Emerging role of obesity.
- Choice of contraception in obese women.
Session-5: Obesity in Pregnancy
- Gestational weight gain and guidelines.
- Effect of obesity on maternal outcomes.
- MNT in obese women with pregnancy.
Session-6: Obesity in Midlife
- Bones and muscle health in obesity.
- Association of obesity and breast cancer through lifespan in women.
- Lean vs Obese PCOS
- Role of obesity in couple infertility. How they are different?
SESSIONS IN DAY 2
Session-7: Diabesity
- Diabesity-21st century pandemic
- Diabetes risk and Weight change
- Psychosocial complications of Diabesity
- Link between Diabetes and obesity – Can we prevent it How early to address insulin resistance.
Session-8: Obesity & Menopause
- Obesity & Osteoporosis.
- Sexuality and obesity at Menopause transition.
- Does menopause cause obesity or weight gain in women at Midlife
Session-9: Anthropometry
- Waist to height ratio as a screening tool for the prediction of CVD and Diabetes.
- Comparison of anthopometric and body composition indices in
- the identification of metabolic risk factors. DXA beyond bone health visceral fat imaging.
Session-10:Medical Management of Obesity
- Current anti obesity treatment approved in India oral and injectabl Cost, side effect and sustainability.
- Nutritional therapy in the management of obesity in Indian contex
- Role of exercise in the treatment of obese women in Indian contex
Session-11:Surgical Management of Obesity
- The role of Bariatric Surgery in Indian context.
- Panel discussion: Medical Management vs Surgery.
Session-12: Interactive Session
- Exercise and nutrition symposium
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