Letter From Our President

About The Endocrine Society and
The Hormone Foundation

Advisory Board

Obesity Basics

• Definitions
• Measuring obesity
• Causes of obesity
• Identifying other complications
• The benefits of weight loss
• Myths and facts associated with obesity
• Statement on diet “fads”
• Obesity and related diseases/conditions
• Medications – issues and options
• Statement on herbal remedies and
  dietary supplements
• Surgical options

Obesity by the Numbers

• Demographics
• Childhood overweight
• Domestic impact
• State-by-state figures
• International impact
• Cost burden to society and health industry
• Statement on government initiatives for
  combating obesity
• Funding for research
  

The Role of the Endocrinologist

• The endocrinologist and obesity
• Why should a patient see an endocrinologist?
• Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and
  treatment options
• What to expect
• Seeing an endocrinologist/A check-list for patients

Recent Advances in Obesity Research

• Why are some people obese?
• What is the nature of obesity?
• How does obesity impact a patient’s health
• Translating research into practice

Profiles of Obesity

• Ms. Leslie Sutton/Dr. Kathryn Martin –
  Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Miss Donna Marie Bloomquest/Dr. Henry Anhalt – Childhood Overweight
• Ms. Gloria Fleming/Dr. George Bray –
  Clinical Research

Resources

• Where to find an endocrinologist
• Support groups/patient advocates
• Weight loss information and healthy-living programs
• Glossary of terms
• References