Citation
(2007), "The National Conference on Obesity and Health One of a Series of multidisciplinary Conferences on the management of obesity in society. Capturing Knowledge for Positive Intervention 19-20 March 2007, Manchester Conference Centre", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 37 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2007.01737dac.001
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:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
The National Conference on Obesity and Health One of a Series of multidisciplinary Conferences on the management of obesity in society. Capturing Knowledge for Positive Intervention 19-20 March 2007, Manchester Conference Centre
The National Conference on Obesity and Health – One of a Series of multidisciplinary Conferences on the management of obesity in society. Capturing Knowledge for Positive Intervention 19-20 March 2007, Manchester Conference Centre
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this conference, participants should be able to:
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Identify the serious effects of obesity on the health and well being of individuals and families;
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Outline the use of behavioural/lifestyle improvement techniques in relation to obese patients in all age groups;
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Understand the mechanics of developing local partnerships meeting the local public service agreements; and
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Outline interventions at primary and referral levels for the prevention of obesity.
Programme
Monday, 19 March included:
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Welcome from the Chairman
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Perspectives on Obesity: Louise Diss, Managing Director, The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust
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Directions for National Action
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The Obesity programme: * Department of Health
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Ethnic Cultures and Obesity: Deborah Clough, Specialist Registrar, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
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NICE – Consultation, Guidance and Analysis on Childhood and Adult Obesity:Tam Fry, Child Growth Foundation (included the use of BMI charts for children)
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Up and Coming Therapies: Novel Treatments for Diabetes Obesity and Weight Management: Omar Ali, Formulary Development Pharmacist, Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust
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We know What to do – But How Do We Do It? Breaking down Cliches in Childhood Obesity Management: Paula Watson, Principle Researcher, Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, John Moores University, Liverpool
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Could Video Games Help Reduce Childhood Obesity? M.J. Duncan et al., Newman College of Higher Education, Birmingham
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The Relationship Between Hours of Television Watched, Food Choice, Nutritional Awareness and BMI in Children: M Ashton, Food and Health Development Worker, North Lancashire PCT
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Weight Management for Young People – the Gender Divide: Kath Sharman, SHINE
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Publishing for Young People: Towards Healthy Lifestyle: Chinnaiah Yemula, Consultant Community Paediatrician, Bedford PCT
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Ideas to Implementation: Hannah Sutter, Managing Director, Go Lower, Edinburgh
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Impact on Slimming on Referral on Rate and Extent of Weight Loss: Amanda Avery, Partnership Co-ordinator, Supported by Slimming World.
Tuesday, 20 March included:
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Childhood Obesity: Standardised Obesity Family Therapy: Carl-Erik Floodmark, Childhood Obesity Unity, University Hospital, Malmo, Sweden
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A Successful Childhood Obesity Treatment Programme: The Y W8? Project: Helen Pittson, O Dunn and L Wallace, Telford and Wrekin PCT
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Tackling Obesity with Co-morbidities – a Community Based Approach: Susan Curtis, Dietetic Manager, Tameside and Glossop PCT
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The * of managing* people – System Approach: Anita Rush, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Berkshire PCT
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A successful Multi-disciplinary Obesity Treatment and Prevention Programme: Ulla Stauch, Development Director, MEND
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Developing a Service Obesity Strategy: the Citywide Multi-Agency Childhood Obesity Strategy: Linda Hindle, Consultant Dietician in Obesity, East and North Birmingham PCT
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The Learning, Eating Activity Programme (LEAP); Gabriela Tymowski, Director LEAP, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Exhibitors included:
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British Dietetics Association
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Cambridge Neurotechnology
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Network Health Dieticians
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Roche Products Ltd
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Sanofi Aventis
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SHINE
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Slimming World
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Tanita UK Ltd
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The MEND Programme
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TOAST.
There was very much a focus on child health and obesity. The conference was attended by over 130 delegates and it provided an excellent networking event which was extremely valuable for the exchange of ideas and information.