https://simplecast.com Obesity CHRONICles Is obesity a disease or a choice? Why is weight loss so difficult to maintain? What roles do hormones play within the gut-brain axis in the pathophysiology of obesity? What are the comorbidities associated with obesity? And why does the obesity epidemic continue to grow despite a wealth of information? Join series host Dr Robert Kushner, Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, as he interviews fellow experts in the field of obesity on how they tackle everyday challenges when treating patients with obesity and shares advice on how clinicians can optimize patient outcomes in this ever-evolving disease area. 2023 Novo Nordisk en Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:19:25 +0000 https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com Obesity CHRONICles https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/2b3f0635-d52f-45ed-bab8-7a66b664e197/d156cb6b-96d6-43df-a221-dacf42c7f8a3/3000x3000/obesity-unbranded-cover-art.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com episodic Is obesity a disease or a choice? Why is weight loss so difficult to maintain? What roles do hormones play within the gut-brain axis in the pathophysiology of obesity? What are the comorbidities associated with obesity? And why does the obesity epidemic continue to grow despite a wealth of information? Join series host Dr Robert Kushner, Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, as he interviews fellow experts in the field of obesity on how they tackle everyday challenges when treating patients with obesity and shares advice on how clinicians can optimize patient outcomes in this ever-evolving disease area. Novo Nordisk false https://feeds.simplecast.com/MBAHgEGH adults with obesity, adipose tissue, and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, 5a approach, adults with overweight, agouti-related peptide, and physiology, anti-obesity, agrp, appetite, body mass index, bmi, biggest loser competition, caloric restriction, appetite regulation, calorie-reduction, aom, appetite hormone, anti-obesity medication, arcuate nucleus, brain, body mass, cardiometabolic, barriers, diet, endocrinology, comorbidities, hunger, glp-1, genetics, lifestyle modification, energy balance, energy balance, glp-1 receptor, chronic disease, lasting weight reduction, glucagon, cardiovascular disease, inclusive healthcare system, hypertension, gut-brain axis, fat, endogenous glp-1, heart rate, exercise, environment, lifestyle intervention, metabolic adaptation, ldl, dyslipidemia, cholesterol, hunger hormones, gut, guidelines, food intake, hdl, cvd, glucagon-like peptide-1, healthcare expenditure, hypothalamus, mechanical consequences, nafld, long-term weight counseling, multidisciplinary approach, long-term weight management, gerd, metabolic consequences, pomc, obesity management, obesity, sustained weight loss, obesity pathophysiology, type 2 diabetes, systolic blood pressure, obesity epidemic, weight, weight loss, weight reduction, overweight, rmr, obesity chronicles, prediabetes, severe obesity, obesity education, waist circumference, physical activity, tug-of-war, satiety hormones, positive environment, neurologic consequences, personalized treatment, willpower, satiety, osteoarthritis, obesity pharmacotherapy, pro-opiomelanocortin, weight regulation, positive language, weight regain, triglyceride, obesity intervention, weight bias, osa, resting metabolic rate, obesity-related comorbidities, stigma, obstructive sleep apnea Novo Nordisk NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com 08728246-3197-4119-aa3c-0f095ec4006c Moving Toward Better Metrics: Can We Do Better Than BMI? Join panelists Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Jamy Ard, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Jaime Almandoz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, as they discuss the role of body mass index (BMI) as a screening for obesity, along with its strengths and limitations. Our panelists also reviewed other anthropometric measurements to further assess body composition and potential health risks. The conversation extends to emerging tools like the waist-height ratio and bioimpedance, and how these assessments may help provide a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's individual weight and health.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Jamy Ard, MD, FTOS
Professor, Departments of Epidemiology & Prevention and Internal Medicine
Vice Dean for Clinical Research
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, MRCPI, FTOS
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director of Weight Wellness Program
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Jamie Almandoz, Dr Jamy Ard, Dr Bob Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/better-metrics-bmi-WQKYJfDc Join panelists Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Jamy Ard, MD, Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Jaime Almandoz, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, as they discuss the role of body mass index (BMI) as a screening for obesity, along with its strengths and limitations. Our panelists also reviewed other anthropometric measurements to further assess body composition and potential health risks. The conversation extends to emerging tools like the waist-height ratio and bioimpedance, and how these assessments may help provide a more comprehensive understanding of the patient's individual weight and health.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Jamy Ard, MD, FTOS
Professor, Departments of Epidemiology & Prevention and Internal Medicine
Vice Dean for Clinical Research
Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Jaime Almandoz, MD, MBA, MRCPI, FTOS
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical Director of Weight Wellness Program
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Dallas, TX

]]> Moving Toward Better Metrics: Can We Do Better Than BMI? Dr Jamie Almandoz, Dr Jamy Ard, Dr Bob Kushner 00:22:19 Join panelists Robert Kushner, MD, Jamy Ard, MD, and Jaime Almandoz, MD, to learn about BMI as a measure of excess adiposity, exploring both its strengths and limitations. Join panelists Robert Kushner, MD, Jamy Ard, MD, and Jaime Almandoz, MD, to learn about BMI as a measure of excess adiposity, exploring both its strengths and limitations. bioimpedance, body shape, fat distribution, digital anthropometry, computed tomography (ct) scan, muscle mass, magnetic resonance imaging (mri), obesity, waist-to-hip ratio, hip circumference, moving toward better metrics: can we do better than bmi?, american association of clinical endocrinologists/american college of endocrinology (aace/ace), body composition, bioelectrical impedance analysis (bia), obesity screening, anthropometric measures, american medical association (ama), all-cause mortality, clinical practice, visceral fat, fat mass, cardiometabolic risk, dual-energy x- ray absorptiometry (dxa scan), body mass index (bmi), screening, diagnostic tools, international obesity collaborative, obesity management, lean mass, body roundness index (bri), adiposity, health metrics, waist circumference false full 9 714ab5db-001b-4036-892c-49fe8ebad3c6 The Weight of Words: Impactful Communication in Obesity Care Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Knight, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, DC, and Amanda Velazquez, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Obesity Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, Surgery in Los Angeles, California, as they discuss impactful communication for patients with obesity. The panel will explore the challenges health care professionals may face when communicating with patients with obesity and how these challenges may hinder access to obesity care. The speakers will also emphasize the importance of patient-centered care in obesity management, stressing the need to understand the patient’s weight and health journey, tailor communication strategies, and empower patients to achieve their goals.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Amanda Velazquez, MD, DABOM
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director of Obesity Medicine
Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Health Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Michael Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP, DABOM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University
Washington, DC

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Amanda Velazquez, Dr Michael Knight, Dr Bob Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/impactful-communication-l2K87amN Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Michael Knight, MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates in Washington, DC, and Amanda Velazquez, MD, Assistant Professor and Director of Obesity Medicine at Cedars-Sinai, Surgery in Los Angeles, California, as they discuss impactful communication for patients with obesity. The panel will explore the challenges health care professionals may face when communicating with patients with obesity and how these challenges may hinder access to obesity care. The speakers will also emphasize the importance of patient-centered care in obesity management, stressing the need to understand the patient’s weight and health journey, tailor communication strategies, and empower patients to achieve their goals.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Amanda Velazquez, MD, DABOM
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery Director of Obesity Medicine
Center for Weight Management and Metabolic Health Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA

Michael Knight, MD, MSHP, FACP, DABOM
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine
The George Washington University
Washington, DC

]]> The Weight of Words: Impactful Communication in Obesity Care Dr Amanda Velazquez, Dr Michael Knight, Dr Bob Kushner 00:40:04 Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Michael Knight, MD, and Amanda Velazquez, MD, as they discuss impactful communication for patients with obesity. Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Michael Knight, MD, and Amanda Velazquez, MD, as they discuss impactful communication for patients with obesity. discrimination, overweight, weight bias, conversation, chronic disease, empathy, reoccurrence, autonomy, stereotypes, the weight of words: impactful communication in obesity care, patient perspective, action study, obesity, discussion, patient-centered care, roll with resistance, ambivalence, weight loss, genetics, barriers, oars, action stage, motivational interviewing, patient-first language, preparation stage, lifestyle management, open-ended questions, contemplation stage, cardiovascular disease, affirmation, maintenance stage, physiology, environment, treatment goals, collaboration, summaries, communication, reflections, precontemplation stage, weight management, impactful, type 2 diabetes, health journey, evocation, self-efficacy, counseling, weight, resolving ambivalence, internalized weight bias, non-stigmatizing language, willpower, obesity management, stigma, empowerment, bmi, listening, 5as, metabolic adaptation, comorbidities, resistance false full 10 942c2143-fc21-4e24-838b-4c8fefe53003 Living with the Weight of the World: A Personal Journey with Obesity Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, Angela Golden, Family Nurse Practitioner, and the owner and sole provider at NP From Home and NP Obesity Treatment Clinic, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Cally Smith, Nurse Practitioner, and the owner and founder of Advanced Medical Wellness, Chandler, Arizona, as they discuss obesity from a patient’s perspective. The panel will review the various stages of a patient’s weight management journey, from pre-diagnosis to ongoing care, and provide unique insights, both as patients undergoing obesity care and health care professionals specializing in obesity treatment.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.
 

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Angie Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS
CEO NP from Home, LLC, CCO NP Obesity Treatment Center
NP Obesity Treatment Clinic and NP from Home
Flagstaff, AZ

Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Owner and Founder of Advanced Medical Wellness
Advanced Medical Wellness
Chandler, AZ

]]> Fri, 11 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Bob Kushner, Dr Angie Golden, Mrs Cally Smith) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/personal-journey-with-obesity-8STGB_lx Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, Illinois, Angela Golden, Family Nurse Practitioner, and the owner and sole provider at NP From Home and NP Obesity Treatment Clinic, Flagstaff, Arizona, and Cally Smith, Nurse Practitioner, and the owner and founder of Advanced Medical Wellness, Chandler, Arizona, as they discuss obesity from a patient’s perspective. The panel will review the various stages of a patient’s weight management journey, from pre-diagnosis to ongoing care, and provide unique insights, both as patients undergoing obesity care and health care professionals specializing in obesity treatment.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.
 

The moderator and expert discussants were compensated by Novo Nordisk for their participation in this podcast.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Angie Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS
CEO NP from Home, LLC, CCO NP Obesity Treatment Center
NP Obesity Treatment Clinic and NP from Home
Flagstaff, AZ

Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Owner and Founder of Advanced Medical Wellness
Advanced Medical Wellness
Chandler, AZ

]]> Living with the Weight of the World: A Personal Journey with Obesity Dr Bob Kushner, Dr Angie Golden, Mrs Cally Smith 00:34:54 Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS, and Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C, as they discuss obesity from a patient’s perspective. Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, FTOS, and Cally Smith, APRN, FNP-C, as they discuss obesity from a patient’s perspective. weight bias, lifestyle changes, chronic disease, reoccurrence, diet, exercise, resting metabolic rate, weight- management, patient perspective, living with the weight of the world: a personal journey with obesity, complications-centric, stage 3 obesity, action study, obesity, visceral adiposity, adipocyte, weight loss goals, stage 2 obesity, bariatric surgery, shared decision making, weight loss, 5as model, goal setting, weight-centric, stage 1 obesity, pediatric, contemplation, disparities, pharmacotherapy, medical history, cardiovascular disease, realistic goals, weight-loss plateau, chronic care, aace, weight regain, diagnosis, obesity specialist, screening, patient-centered, personal journey, continuity of care, waist measurement, weight gain, therapy, stigma, adverse childhood experiences, initial assessment, tailored treatment, pre-diagnosis, bmi, adolescent obesity, metabolic adaptation, blood pressure, individualized, comorbidities false full 8 812a51e0-ee20-4e20-921b-68f3a2614e65 Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Obesity Join obesity experts, Robert Kushner, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, Rameck Hunt, Medical Director at Princeton Medicine Weight Management Program, Internal Medicine Faculty at Penn Medicine, Princeton Medicine Physicians, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Michael Knight, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates, as they discuss the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patients with obesity. They will define the different SDOH domains, discuss specific examples of SDOH they’ve encountered within each of these domains, and discuss how to take these into account when managing patients with obesity.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Rameck Hunt, MD
Medical Director at Princeton Medicine Weight Management Program
Internal Medicine Faculty at Penn Medicine Princeton Medicine Physicians
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Princeton, NJ

Michael Knight, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, DC

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:15:25 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Rameck Hunt, Dr Michael Knight, Dr Robert Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/addressing-socialdeterminants-NySvTSBy Join obesity experts, Robert Kushner, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, Rameck Hunt, Medical Director at Princeton Medicine Weight Management Program, Internal Medicine Faculty at Penn Medicine, Princeton Medicine Physicians, and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Michael Knight, Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates, as they discuss the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patients with obesity. They will define the different SDOH domains, discuss specific examples of SDOH they’ve encountered within each of these domains, and discuss how to take these into account when managing patients with obesity.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Rameck Hunt, MD
Medical Director at Princeton Medicine Weight Management Program
Internal Medicine Faculty at Penn Medicine Princeton Medicine Physicians
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Princeton, NJ

Michael Knight, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Attending Physician in the Weight Management Clinic at the GW Medical Faculty Associates
Washington, DC

]]> Addressing Social Determinants of Health in Obesity Dr Rameck Hunt, Dr Michael Knight, Dr Robert Kushner 00:24:52 Join obesity experts, Dr Robert Kushner, Rameck Hunt, and Michael Knight, as they discuss the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patients with obesity. Join obesity experts, Dr Robert Kushner, Rameck Hunt, and Michael Knight, as they discuss the impact of social determinants of health (SDOH) on patients with obesity. discrimination, outcomes, socioeconomic status, snacking, health care professionals, us department of health and human services, public health crisis, obesity, inflammation, smoking, physical activity, multifaceted, social determinants of health, interventions, education, environment, housing, weight stigma, world health organization (who)., health services, community, ultra-processed foods, population health, sdoh, weight gain, stigma, stress, domains of sdoh, comorbidities, working conditions false full 7 dd0b570f-1ddf-45ce-be48-fe0e7788b74c Obesity Unveiled: A Complex Disease With Associated Comorbidities Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, IL), Dr Eden Miller (Chief Executive Officer of Diabetes and Obesity Care and Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in Bend, OR), and Dr Jaime Almandoz (Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and the Assistant Medical Director of the UTSW Clinical Research Unit in the Center for Translational Medicine in Dallas, TX), as they discuss the complex interactions between various factors that lead to obesity, a chronic, progressive disease with underlying pathophysiology. The panel will also review the mechanisms by which obesity may increase the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity, including cardiovascular disease, and highlight residual CV risk in patients with obesity and CVD.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Eden Miller, MD
Chief Executive Officer of Diabetes and Obesity Care Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Bend, OR

Jaime Almandoz, MD
Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
Assistant Medical Director of the UTSW Clinical Research Unit in the Center for Translational Medicine
Dallas, TX

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:06:48 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Eden Miller, Dr Jaime Almandoz, Dr Robert Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/a-complex-disease-M8FqORFa Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago, IL), Dr Eden Miller (Chief Executive Officer of Diabetes and Obesity Care and Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine in Bend, OR), and Dr Jaime Almandoz (Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, and the Assistant Medical Director of the UTSW Clinical Research Unit in the Center for Translational Medicine in Dallas, TX), as they discuss the complex interactions between various factors that lead to obesity, a chronic, progressive disease with underlying pathophysiology. The panel will also review the mechanisms by which obesity may increase the risk of cardiometabolic multimorbidity, including cardiovascular disease, and highlight residual CV risk in patients with obesity and CVD.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Eden Miller, MD
Chief Executive Officer of Diabetes and Obesity Care Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine
Bend, OR

Jaime Almandoz, MD
Associate Professor at University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW) Medical Center’s Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology
Assistant Medical Director of the UTSW Clinical Research Unit in the Center for Translational Medicine
Dallas, TX

]]> Obesity Unveiled: A Complex Disease With Associated Comorbidities Dr Eden Miller, Dr Jaime Almandoz, Dr Robert Kushner 00:17:42 Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eden Miller, and Dr Jaime Almandoz as they discuss the complex interactions between various factors that lead to obesity, a chronic, progressive disease with underlying pathophysiology. Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eden Miller, and Dr Jaime Almandoz as they discuss the complex interactions between various factors that lead to obesity, a chronic, progressive disease with underlying pathophysiology. pathophysiological, patients, complexity, obesity, condition, inflammation, cholesterol, weight loss, genetic, risk factors, cardiovascular, hypertension, biological, systemic, cardiovascular disease, treatment, vascular, pathogenic, proinflammatory, physiological, mechanisms, adipokines, adipocytes, metabolic, chronic, therapies, diabetes, health, adiposopathy, oxidative stress, adiposity, multimorbidity, endothelial, insulin resistance, residual risk, blood pressure, comorbidities, dysfunction false full 6 2653e7ab-ab58-48b1-a103-4101c98b21c3 Building Bridges: Fostering Positive Dialogue About Adolescent Obesity Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL; Dr Aaron Kelly, Co-director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine in Minneapolis, MN, and Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Chair in Children’s Health; and Dr Edmond Wickham, also known as Trey, faculty member and a professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the terrain of adolescent obesity. The panel will explore the complexities of adolescent obesity, unpacking the stigma, the multifactorial causes, and weight- related comorbidities adolescents might face. They will discuss the essential role health care professionals play in managing and supporting adolescents with obesity and collaborating with families to develop individualized weight-management strategies.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL

Aaron Kelly, PhD
Co-director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Chair in Children’s Health
Minneapolis, MN

Edmond “Trey” Wickham, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Virginia Commonwealth University
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU 
Richmond, VA

]]> Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:59:13 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Aaron Kelly, Dr Edmond “Trey” Wickham, Dr Robert Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/building-bridges-fostering-positive-dialogue-about-adolescent-obesity-FvsXQrQD Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Professor of Medicine and Medical Education at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, IL; Dr Aaron Kelly, Co-director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine in Minneapolis, MN, and Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Chair in Children’s Health; and Dr Edmond Wickham, also known as Trey, faculty member and a professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University and Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU, as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the terrain of adolescent obesity. The panel will explore the complexities of adolescent obesity, unpacking the stigma, the multifactorial causes, and weight- related comorbidities adolescents might face. They will discuss the essential role health care professionals play in managing and supporting adolescents with obesity and collaborating with families to develop individualized weight-management strategies.

This program is intended for clinicians in the US only. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:
Robert Kushner, MD
Professor of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL

Aaron Kelly, PhD
Co-director of the Center for Pediatric Obesity Medicine Minnesota American Legion and Auxiliary Chair in Children’s Health
Minneapolis, MN

Edmond “Trey” Wickham, MD
Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Virginia Commonwealth University
Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU 
Richmond, VA

]]> Building Bridges: Fostering Positive Dialogue About Adolescent Obesity Dr Aaron Kelly, Dr Edmond “Trey” Wickham, Dr Robert Kushner 00:27:02 Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Aaron Kelly, and Dr Edmond “Trey” Wickham, as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the terrain of adolescent obesity. Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Aaron Kelly, and Dr Edmond “Trey” Wickham, as they discuss the difficulties of navigating the terrain of adolescent obesity. chronic disease, health care professionals, individualized plan, chronic weight management, family support, obesity, weight-related comorbidities, body weight, prevalence, american academy of pediatrics (aap), negative stereotypes, weight loss, genetics, self-confidence, parenting, sustainable strategies, physical activity, body image, bullying, cardiometabolic risk factors, school, biology, environment, adolescent with obesity (awo), body mass index (bmi), adolescent, evidence-based practices, guidelines, weight management, diet and exercise, social factors, heterogenic, self-esteem, weight gain, obesity management, stigma, lifestyle modification, nutrition, lifestyle intervention, personalized strategies, obesogenic environment, disease prevention, food policy, comorbidities, adolescent health, snacks false full 5 a7d2142c-2a46-40c8-8295-c3ddff157d13 A Story of 2 Diseases: Obesity And CVD What is the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have obesity? Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago)and Dr Michael Blaha (Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Director of Clinical Research, and Director at the Cardiometabolic Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease), as they discuss the elevated cardiovascular risk associated with obesity and overweight. What is the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease? How can you measure cardiovascular risk? What is the role of inflammation and “sick fat” cells in this process? This panel will also discuss the importance of treating patients with obesity as well as addressing long term CV risk in these patients and share tips on motivating your patients with obesity to think about their health comprehensively.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Bob Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Michael Blaha, MD, MPH
Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology, Director of Clinical Research
Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Baltimore, MD

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2024 21:00:00 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Michael Blaha, Dr Robert Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/a-story-of-2-diseases-obesity-and-cvd-Q_RHtjmD What is the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have obesity? Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago)and Dr Michael Blaha (Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, and Director of Clinical Research, and Director at the Cardiometabolic Clinic at the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease), as they discuss the elevated cardiovascular risk associated with obesity and overweight. What is the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease? How can you measure cardiovascular risk? What is the role of inflammation and “sick fat” cells in this process? This panel will also discuss the importance of treating patients with obesity as well as addressing long term CV risk in these patients and share tips on motivating your patients with obesity to think about their health comprehensively.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Bob Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Michael Blaha, MD, MPH
Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology, Director of Clinical Research
Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Baltimore, MD

]]> A Story of 2 Diseases: Obesity And CVD Dr Michael Blaha, Dr Robert Kushner 00:20:53 What is the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have obesity? Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner and Dr. Michael Blaha, as they discuss the elevated cardiovascular risk associated with obesity and overweight. What is the risk of developing cardiovascular disease if you have obesity? Join experts in obesity, Dr Robert Kushner and Dr. Michael Blaha, as they discuss the elevated cardiovascular risk associated with obesity and overweight. atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ascvd), overweight, chronic disease, pressure, cardiovascular disease (cvd), obesity chronicles, long-term weight management, atrial fibrillation, sick fat, obesity, chronic inflammation, environmental factor, high blood physiologic, dyslipidemia, cholesterol, heart failure, weight loss, stroke, risk factor, genetics, cytokine, type 2 diabetes (t2d), hypertension, physical activity, inflammatory, comorbidity, epidemic, physiology, visceral fat, cardiometabolic, adipokine, atherosclerosis, lifestyle, body mass index (bmi), metabolic, obesity-related comorbidities, adiposopathy, willpower, vasculature, adipose tissue, oxidative stress, obesity pathophysiology, adiposity, cardiovascular death, life-years lost, multimorbidity, heart attack, a story of 2 diseases: obesity and cvd adipocyte, insulin resistance, residual risk, waist circumference, systemic inflammation, dysfunction false full 4 fe40d55d-6d74-45d3-80bc-94b57789d838 Obesity: A Choice or a Disease? Is obesity a choice or a disease? Join experts in obesity Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago), Dr Louis Aronne (Professor of Metabolic Research and Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center, in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Weill Cornell Medicine, in New York City), and Dr Jamy Ard (Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Wake Forest Baptist Health Weight Management Center) as they raise awareness about obesity as a chronic, progressive disease with biological and environmental components. The podcast will focus on how obesity is misunderstood and often stigmatized as a choice or a lack of willpower instead of a disease; and where lack of education and bias can lead to underdiagnosis and under management of obesity. The panel will also discuss the weight-related comorbidities, such as cardiometabolic multimorbidities, and will share tips on how to engage your patients with obesity to start thinking about their weight management journey.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Jamy Ard, MD
Professor
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Louis Aronne, MD, FACP, DABOM
Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research
New York, NY

]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2024 18:27:09 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Louis Aronne, Dr Jamy Ard, Dr Robert Kushner) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/obesity-choice-or-disease-h3H616oO Is obesity a choice or a disease? Join experts in obesity Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine, in Chicago), Dr Louis Aronne (Professor of Metabolic Research and Director of the Comprehensive Weight Control Center, in the Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at Weill Cornell Medicine, in New York City), and Dr Jamy Ard (Professor of Epidemiology and Prevention at Wake Forest School of Medicine and Co-Director of the Wake Forest Baptist Health Weight Management Center) as they raise awareness about obesity as a chronic, progressive disease with biological and environmental components. The podcast will focus on how obesity is misunderstood and often stigmatized as a choice or a lack of willpower instead of a disease; and where lack of education and bias can lead to underdiagnosis and under management of obesity. The panel will also discuss the weight-related comorbidities, such as cardiometabolic multimorbidities, and will share tips on how to engage your patients with obesity to start thinking about their weight management journey.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Jamy Ard, MD
Professor
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC

Louis Aronne, MD, FACP, DABOM
Sanford I. Weill Professor of Metabolic Research
New York, NY

]]> Obesity: A Choice or a Disease? Dr Louis Aronne, Dr Jamy Ard, Dr Robert Kushner 00:36:48 Join experts in obesity Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Louis Aronne, and Dr Jamy Ard as they raise awareness about obesity as a chronic, progressive disease with biological and environmental components. Join experts in obesity Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Louis Aronne, and Dr Jamy Ard as they raise awareness about obesity as a chronic, progressive disease with biological and environmental components. discrimination, overweight, multimorbidities, medical costs, weight bias, lifestyle changes, chronic disease, diet, cardiovascular disease (cvd), treatment guidelines, predisposition, lack of education, exercise, long-term weight management, chronic weight management, obesity, positive language, under managed, guilt, inflammation, prevalence, dyslipidemia, younger population, obesity education, multifactorial, weight loss, genetics, obesity: a choice or a disease?, medical schools, type 2 diabetes (t2d), hypertension, physical activity, personal choice, biological, disease, medical societies, pharmacotherapy, epidemic, mortality, bias, raising awareness, cardiometabolic, underdiagnosed, environment, prejudice, myths, blame, weight regain, body mass index (bmi), guidelines, weight management, weight, obesity-related comorbidities, adiposopathy, willpower, weight gain, chronic stress, hypothalamus, stigma, lifestyle modification, adipose tissue, obesity pathophysiology, permission, morbidities, lifestyle intervention, severe obesity, misconceptions, stress, choice, comorbidities false full 3 908cd343-cb74-46cf-813b-06bc75bc8572 Obesity: A Disease of Abnormal Physiology What is the pathophysiology of obesity? What roles do appetite hormones in the gut-brain axis play in energy metabolism and eating behavior? Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Leigh Perreault, MD (Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado), and Robert Busch, MD (Endocrinologist and Director of Clinical Research at the Community Endocrine Group, Albany Medical College), as they discuss the pathophysiology of obesity, with a focus on how dysfunctional adipose tissue may lead to metabolic complications, as well as a discussion on the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating appetite and eating behavior.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Robert Busch, MD
Director of Clinical Reserach
Albany Med: Community Endocrine Group
Albany, NY

Leigh Perreault, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2024 18:26:57 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr. Robert Kushner, Dr. Leigh Perreault, Dr. Robert Busch) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/abnormal-physiology-XgTwtF0J What is the pathophysiology of obesity? What roles do appetite hormones in the gut-brain axis play in energy metabolism and eating behavior? Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Medical Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Leigh Perreault, MD (Endocrinologist and Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Colorado), and Robert Busch, MD (Endocrinologist and Director of Clinical Research at the Community Endocrine Group, Albany Medical College), as they discuss the pathophysiology of obesity, with a focus on how dysfunctional adipose tissue may lead to metabolic complications, as well as a discussion on the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating appetite and eating behavior.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Robert Busch, MD
Director of Clinical Reserach
Albany Med: Community Endocrine Group
Albany, NY

Leigh Perreault, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

]]> Obesity: A Disease of Abnormal Physiology Dr. Robert Kushner, Dr. Leigh Perreault, Dr. Robert Busch 00:28:58 Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Leigh Perreault, MD, and Robert Busch, MD as they discuss the pathophysiology of obesity, with a focus on how dysfunctional adipose tissue can lead to metabolic complications, as well as a discussion on the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating appetite and eating behavior. Join experts in obesity, Robert Kushner, MD, Leigh Perreault, MD, and Robert Busch, MD as they discuss the pathophysiology of obesity, with a focus on how dysfunctional adipose tissue can lead to metabolic complications, as well as a discussion on the role of the gut-brain axis in regulating appetite and eating behavior. appetite, eating behavior, susceptibility, fat distribution, pro-opiomelanocortin (pomc), hyperplasia, hunger-hormones, subcutaneous, cardiovascular disease (cvd), satiety, brain, cytokines, energy intake, obesity: a disease of abnormal physiology, obesity, pathophysiological consequences, hormones, pancreas, adipocyte, chronic inflammation, appetite regulation, inflammation, dyslipidemia, pro-inflammatory factors, energy storage, central nervous system (cns), genetics, insulin, energy balance, agouti-related peptide (agrp), type 2 diabetes (t2d), hypertension, intestines, inflammatory, lipids, positive caloric balance, sedentary lifestyle, satiety-hormones, metabolically active, expansion, environment, metabolic disease, adipokines, signaling molecules, adipocytes, lifestyle, hypertrophy, metabolic, metabolic syndrome, gastrointestinal tract, gastric emptying, adiposopathy, arcuate nucleus (arc), ectopic, hypothalamus, adipose tissue, oxidative stress, obesity pathophysiology, visceral, adiposity, gastric motility, metabolism, insulin resistance, energy expenditure, hunger, gut-brain axis, remodeling false full 2 50be7047-bb72-48b9-81f6-388330e64236 Obesity’s Hidden Hurdle: The Science Behind Metabolic Adaptation Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Dr Eric Ravussin (Associate Executive Director at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), and Dr Jeffrey Sicat, (Endocrinology Physician and Founder of  Virginia Weight and Wellness medical practice in Richmond, Virginia) as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. The panel will also discuss the essential role healthcare professionals play by providing education and support to their patients with obesity and working with their patients to develop a personalized weight management plan.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Eric Ravussin, PhD
Boyd Professor and Associate Executive Director- Clinical Science
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, LA

Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE
Founder and Medical Director
Virginia Weight and Wellness
Glen Allen, VA

]]> Mon, 8 Jan 2024 18:26:36 +0000 NovoNordiskPodcast@ashfieldhealth.com (Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eric Ravussin, Dr Jeffrey Sicat) https://obesity-chronicles.simplecast.com/episodes/metabolic-adaptation-6ikmFE9E Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner (Professor of Medicine at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and Director of the Center for Lifestyle Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago), Dr Eric Ravussin (Associate Executive Director at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana), and Dr Jeffrey Sicat, (Endocrinology Physician and Founder of  Virginia Weight and Wellness medical practice in Richmond, Virginia) as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. The panel will also discuss the essential role healthcare professionals play by providing education and support to their patients with obesity and working with their patients to develop a personalized weight management plan.

This program is intended for clinicians. The information presented is aligned with the views and opinions of the speakers and is sponsored by Novo Nordisk. This podcast is not to be used as medical advice and is intended for educational purposes only.

Faculty Presenters:

Robert Kushner, MD
Professor, Departments of Medicine and Medical Education
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

Eric Ravussin, PhD
Boyd Professor and Associate Executive Director- Clinical Science
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Baton Rouge, LA

Jeffrey Sicat, MD, FACE
Founder and Medical Director
Virginia Weight and Wellness
Glen Allen, VA

]]> Obesity’s Hidden Hurdle: The Science Behind Metabolic Adaptation Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eric Ravussin, Dr Jeffrey Sicat 00:45:05 Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eric Ravussin, and Dr Jeffrey Sicat as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. Join experts in obesity: Dr Robert Kushner, Dr Eric Ravussin, and Dr Jeffrey Sicat as they discuss the science behind metabolic adaption and why this makes weight loss so difficult to maintain over time. ghrelin, resting metabolic rate, muscle mass, physiological response, leptin, energy intake, chronic weight management, obesity, hormones, peptide yy (pyy), total energy expenditure, healthcare professionals (hcps), weight loss, insulin, energy balance, lifestyle modifications, relapsing weight, cholecystokinin (ckk), physical activity, long-term weight loss, hormonal changes, obesity’s hidden hurdle: the science behind metabolic adaptation, calories, thermic food effect, national medical societies, rmr, fat mass, weight regain, body mass index (bmi), weight-loss maintenance, muscle loss, satiety hormones, lean mass, adipose tissue, sustained weight loss, amylin, the biggest loser, energy expenditure, metabolic adaptation, quality of weight loss, metabolic rate false full 1