TOS/TOPS Joint Symposium: Mindfully Complicated Obesity
When: Thursday, 11/3/2022, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Where: San Diego Convention Center-30ABCDE
Description: Managing obesity well requires a holistic approach to the patient as there are physiological and psychological complexities to each individual. Learn how common barriers such as maladaptive eating habits and pain management can be factored into successful care of a patient with obesity. You will also hear about the real-life experience of a patient with obesity who has faced and overcome some of these challenges.

This session was jointly produced by The Obesity Society (TOS) and Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS Club, Inc.)
Delivery Mechanism: Live In-Person
Keyword: Behavioral Psychology: Cognitive Function; Behavioral Psychology: Eating Behaviors; Co-morbidities: Other Diseases/Complications
Track: Track 5: Clinical/Professional Practice

Name Role Presentation
Marcio L. Griebeler, MD, FACP, DABOM Chair Session Chair
David B. Sarwer, PhD CME Session Speaker Maladaptive Eating: When Mood and Food Intersect
Elizabeth M. Paul CME Session Speaker Patient Perspective
Karen Grothe, PhD, LP CME Session Speaker Managing Obesity Comorbidities That Complicate
Marcio L. Griebeler, MD, FACP, DABOM Chair Moderate Panel Q&A
David B. Sarwer, PhD CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
Elizabeth M. Paul CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
Karen Grothe, PhD, LP CME Session Speaker Panel Q&A
Learning Objectives:
1. Apply the latest recommendations for evaluation and treatment; tailor intervention strategies based on patient characteristics such as age or metabolic or behavioral phenotype; understand the differences between weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
4. Apply lessons learned about the impact of: nutrition and obesity initiatives to reduce health disparities, and federal nutrition and obesity policies on health disparities.