Learn from the latest data published in JAMA and BMJ authored by leaders in the field of nutrition and metabolism how macronutrient content of the diet affects weight loss, inflammation, and insulin sensitivity during weight loss and what genetic components, if any, affect the results.
The George L. Blackburn Award for Excellence in Obesity Medicine
This award is funded by The Center for Nutritional Research Charitable Trust (CNRCT) in honor of George L Blackburn, MD, PhD. The award is given annually by The Obesity Society to honor a member who best exemplifies Dr. Blackburn’s success in combining translational research with evidence-based practice. This year’s recipient is:
Samuel Klein, MD
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Introduction on Study Design Caroline Apovian, MD FACP FTOS DABOM |
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Study Results Show Macronutrient Content Affects Energy Expenditure, and so Does Insulin Secretion David S Ludwig, MD PhD; Cara Ebbeling-Zabilansky, PhD FTOS |
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Study Results Show Similar Weight Loss Patterns with a Healthy Low-Fat vs. a Healthy Low-Carbohydrate Diet: Testing for Predisposition by Genotype Pattern and Baseline Insulin Metabolism Christopher Gardner, PhD |
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Commentator for Discussion on Macronutrient Content of the Diet in Weight Loss Kevin Hall, PhD |
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Presentation of The George L. Blackburn Award for Excellence in Obesity Medicine Samuel Klein, MD |