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Obesity: A Disease episodes

November 16, 2020Episode 27: Clinical Conversations: Behavioral Interventions in Lifestyle Change
Episode Description
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about the role of behavioral interventions in obesity treatment. Topics covered include: key roles nurses and nurse practitioners play in treating obesity, how a practice can implement intensive behavioral therapy, goal setting, and how to address negative self-talk with patients.

You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP
22 min
November 02, 2020Episode 26: Article Reviews: Wearable Technologies and Physical Activity
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Jennifer Ng, MD to discuss a recent article about the impact of wearable technologies in a clinical practice. Topics covered include: ways to incorporate wearables into a practice, downsides to wearable technology, and how we can use the data from wearables to impact obesity treatment.

In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.

To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.

Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
Jennifer Ng, MD

Article Reviewed
The effectiveness of wearable technologies as physical activity interventions in weight control: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
15 min
October 19, 2020Episode 25: Clinical Conversations: Nutritional Strategies
Episode Description
In this episode, obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Leigh Ettinger, MD, MS, Dipl. ABOM and Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA, highlighted speakers from Obesity Medicine 2020 – Virtual, about different approaches in nutritional interventions for patients with obesity. Topics covered include: commonalities between nutritional interventions, strategies for dietary adherence, and the role of omega 3 fatty acid supplements as relating to nutritional strategies.

You can view the nutritional panel and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM

Michael Ozner, MD, FACC, FAHA

Leigh Ettinger, MD, MS, ABOM,

Related Resources
Nutrition Presentations Presentation
34 min
September 15, 2020Episode 24: Article Reviews: Workplace Wellness Effectiveness
Episode Description
In this episode, OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA, to discuss a recent article about the impact of workplace wellness programs on health. Topics covered include: the background of workplace wellness, possible reasons for low change in short-term healthcare costs and outcomes, and why certain health outcomes were missing in this study.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM

Angela Fitch, MD, FACP, FOMA
Article Reviewed
Effect of a Workplace Wellness Program on Employee Health and Economic Outcomes: A Randomized Clinical Trial
13 min
September 14, 2020Episode 23: Clinical Conversations: Addressing Obesity Treatment Myths
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Yoni Freedhoff, MD a keynote speaker from Obesity Medicine 2020 - Virtual, about successful practices he uses in his clinic to treat obesity. Topics covered include: Shortcomings in medical care for patients with obesity, implicit and explicit biases, common myths around dieting, focus on behavior rather than outcomes, cheat days, thoughtful indulgence of food, and patient support in an obesity practice.

You can view Dr. Freedhoff's presentation and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Yoni Freedhoff, MD

Related Resources
Dr. Freedhoff's Presentation
22 min
August 03, 2020Episode 22: Article Reviews: The role ultra-processed diets play in weight gain
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Justin Tondt, MD, reviewing a recent article about ultra-processed diets and weight gain. Topics covered include: why participants lost weight when participating in the unprocessed diet, the impact of processed food on metabolic health, and factors involved in ad-libitum satiety and cravings.

In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.

To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.

Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
Justin Tondt, MD
Article Reviewed
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain
15 min
July 15, 2020Episode 21: Clinical Conversations: Breaking Weight Plateaus
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Tonia Vinton, MD, Dipl. ABOM, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about challenges to overcoming weight plateaus. Topics covered include: why weight plateaus occur, communicating weight loss expectations with patients, and managing anti-obesity medications during a weight plateau. Dr. Vinton is the medical director for the Nutrition and Weight Management Program at the Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.

You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.

Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Tonia Vinton, MD, Dipl. ABOM
18 min
July 06, 2020Episode 20: Article Reviews: Statin Therapy
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM and W. Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA review a recent article about individualizing obesity treatment with statin therapy. Topics covered include: individualized approached to statin selection and use in patients with obesity, utilizing minimal weight loss to reduce the risk for diabetes, and combining statin treatment within a patient centered holistic approach to treating obesity and adiposity related diseases.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM
W. Allen Rader, MD, MFOMA
Article Reviewed
Individualizing Treatment with Statin Therapy.
15 min
June 18, 2020Episode 19: Clinical Conversations: Obesity Treatment for Low-income Patients
Episode Description
In this episode, Obesity medicine specialist and OMA clinical education director, Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM interviews Caroline Apovion, MD, a highlighted speaker from Overcoming Obesity 2019, about obesity treatment challenges and opportunities in low-income populations. Topics covered include: availability and access to healthy foods, how women of lower income households are disproportionately affected by obesity, innovative ways to overcome barriers to healthy eating, and how cultural and racial differences impact perception of healthy weight, and bariatric interventions.
Dr. Apovian is Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics, in the Section of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition at Boston University School of Medicine. You can purchase the full recording of Dr. Apovion’s presentation and access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org/podcasts.
Episode Guests
Nicholas Pennings, DO, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM
Caroline Apovian, MD
Related Resource
Obesity Treatment in Low-income Patients
20 min
June 01, 2020Episode 18: Article Reviews: Gut hormones and obesity
Episode Description
In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM, reviewing a recent article about the relationship between gastrointestinal hormones and obesity. Topics covered include: gut hormone treatments such as GLP-1 receptor agonists that can lead to weight loss, and the advance of multi-drug combination therapy for treating obesity and diabetes.
In our article review podcasts, we have carefully selected recent articles included in the latest version of the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) Obesity Algorithm. We then discuss this new science with obesity experts.
To access other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine, visit: www.obesitymedicine.org.
Episode Guests
Harold Bays, MD, FOMA, FTOS, FACC, FACE, FNLA, Dipl. ABOM

Marisa Censani, MD, Dipl. ABOM
Article Reviewed
Cracking the combination: Gut hormones for the treatment of obesity and diabetes
13 min

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Obesity: A Disease is the official Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) FREE podcast exploring the many facets of the disease of obesity. Episodes provide valuable insights into this growing problem and…