Nutrition and Obesity Resource Center

Nutrition and Obesity Treatment

AACE is at the forefront of treatment of patients with obesity, a chronic disease that affects approximately one-third of Americans. Our resources will help you identify effective weight-loss strategies for your patients, including:

Supportive lifestyle intervention
Pharmacologic management
Bariatric surgery
Nutrition and appetite control

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CLINICAL QUIZ: Nutrition and Obesity Case Questions

Obesity Case 12

A 47-year-old woman with primary hypothyroidism and osteoarthritis of the right knee presented to the clinic for follow-up. She is trying to lose weight in preparation for right knee surgery. The weight loss has plateaued on a low-calorie meal plan. Her exercise is limited by chronic knee pain. She tracks her calories and daily steps. After the discussion about the risks and benefits of weight loss medications, she was started on phentermine/topiramate extended-release daily. She returns three months later and has lost 3% of her body weight since the last visit. On physical examinati

Obesity Case 11

A 63-year-old African American male with a history of obesity, T2DM, CKD3b and recent NSTEMI was referred for cardiometabolic risk optimization.

Medications: atorvastatin 80mg, lisinopril 20mg, aspirin 162mg, metformin 1000mg bid, metoprolol 50mg daily, duloxetine 20mg daily

Diet:

Obesity Case 9

A 27 year-old woman with a history of obesity, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and primary hypothyroidism is referred to you for recent weight gain. She also has a history of recurrent kidney stones. Despite her best efforts to follow a meal plan as prescribed by a registered dietitian and increasing her physical activity by hiring a personal trainer, she has gained 20 pounds in the 6 months prior to her visit with you. She reports recent trouble with portion control.

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CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES

Clinical Practice Guidelines for Healthy Eating for the Prevention and Treatment of Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases in Adults

Cosponsored by American Association of Clinical Endocrinology and The Obesity Society

These AACE/ACE evidence-based clinical practice guidelines address key aspects of obesity care: screening, diagnosis, clinical evaluation, treatment options, therapy selection, and treatment goals.

AACE Protocol for Standardized Production of Clinical Practice Guidelines, Algorithms, and Checklists - 2017 Update

Clinical practice guideline (CPG), clinical practice algorithm (CPA), and clinical checklist (CC, collectively CPGAC) development is a high priority of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and American College of Endocrinology (ACE).

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TREATMENT ALGORITHM

Treatment Algorithm for the Medical Care of Patients With Obesity

Use AACE's step-by-step interactive guide to successfully implement a multifaceted patient care plan with evidence-based obesity treatment strategies.

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SLIDE LIBRARY

Integrating Obesity Medicine into Your Practice

Do you want to incorporate obesity medicine into your medical practice but don't know where to start? The disease of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate in the US and worldwide.

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Obesity: Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Key Points Key Points

Define NAFLD and NASH
Screening and diagnosis of NAFLD and NASH
Progression and presentation of NASH

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Individualizing Weight Loss Therapy

Help your patients understand Obesity is a disease and it needs to be treated. Obesity is quickly becoming an epidemic in the United States.

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RESOURCE TOOLKITS

AACE Position Statement on Off-Label Use and Misuse of Testosterone, Growth Hormone, Thyroid Hormone, and Adrenal Supplements: Risks and Costs of a Growing Problem

Off-label use and misuse of testosterone, GH, thyroid hormone, and adrenal supplements have become increasingly prevalent. Many patients seek treatment for common nonspecific symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, poor sleep, weight gain, and lower libido. Unfortunately, some clinics and websites lead people to believe that their symptoms are attributable to a deficiency of a hormone and that treatment with this hormone will eliminate their symptoms.

Office Tools

Drug Information Tools for Patients

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IN-DEPTH INFORMATION

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Section 1. What Is the Disease of Obesity?

AACE/ACE Comprehensive Clinical Practice Guidelines for Medical Care of Patients with Obesity Recommendations

Section 2. Why Do We Treat Obesity?

Obesity prevalence has risen steadily for several decades, and the disease, its complications, and comorbidities place a huge burden on patients and society. Obesity is estimated to add $3,559 annually (adjusted to 2012 dollars) to per-patient medical expenditures as compared to patients who do not have obesity; this includes $1,372 each year for inpatient services, $1,057 for outpatient services, and $1,130 for prescription drugs.

Section 3. How Do We Treat Obesity?

The primary therapeutic goal of obesity management is improvement in adiposity-related complications, not a preset decline in body weight. Lifestyle intervention is a vital component of all weight loss regimens; the choice of whether to implement lifestyle therapy alone or combine it with weight-loss medications or bariatric surgery will depend on the severity of each individual patient’s obesity and related complications.¹

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

AACE Workshop: SCOPE — Endocrinology for Primary Care

This workshop will provide the primary care team with the necessary knowledge and skills to care for common endocrine disorders in the primary care setting, and

Now Available: Annual Meeting Top 20 Sessions

Access the #AACE2021: Top 20 most popular sessions on-demand.

New From AACE Learning: Disease State Bundles

The new AACE Learning: Disease State Bundles are a comprehensive, one-stop-shop for clinical endocrinology knowledge and continued education with CME/MOC credits.

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SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES

Endocrine Practice - the Journal for Clinical Endocrinology

Endocrine Practice, our official journal, keeps you on the leading edge of endocrine patient care.

AACE Clinical Case Reports

Access a wide range of case reports, visual vignettes and commentary from noted endocrinology experts.

Total Body Adiposity, Triglycerides, and Leg Fat Are Independent Risk Factors for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy in Chinese Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the risk factors associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy in Chinese patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus.

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RECENT NEWS AND UPDATES

September 27, 2021

2022 Meetings Update from CEO Paul Markowski

After over a year of producing virtual events during an uncertain time, we are planning for a potential return to in-person events that brings both excitement and new opportunities. As a valued member of our AACE Community, I would like to be transparent with you and share how we are planning a return to in-person conferences in 2022.

June, 2021

Community Perspective: FDA OKs Injectable Semaglutide for Chronic Weight Management

Monica Agarwal MD, MEHP, FACE, provides her perspectives on the recent FDA approval of Semaglutide as an addition to the therapeutic armamentarium of weight management options for people living with obesity. Learn her key takeaways and how the new injectable semaglutide can support adults living with obesity.

April 1, 2021

Volunteer Now to Help Update Our Obesity Guidelines

We're seeking volunteers to update the 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Medical Care of Patients with Obesity. Volunteer now!

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POSITION AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS

Few topics in medicine are more controversial than the use of alternative care methods including dietary supplements and nutraceuticals. Because endocrinologists frequently encounter issues involving DS/N, the information in this report should be helpful.

AACE Position Statement on Clinical Nutrition and Health Promotion in Endocrinology 2012

The discipline of clinical nutrition is spread over a diverse array of medical and surgical specialties.

Since its inception, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) has advocated for the finest in endocrine education and state-of-the-art health-care delivery without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, age, country of origin, economic status, lifestyle, sexual orientation or domestic living arrangements.

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