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Innovation, Inspiration, Integration: What To Expect At The 30th Annual Spring Congress

April 15, 2022

In just under two weeks, the industry’s key experts and influential voices will gather at the critically-acclaimed Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, FL, for the 30th Annual Spring Congress. We hope you will be joining us for “Eat, Fuel, Heal: Nurturing the Second Brain” between April 29-30 for an all-inclusive weekend exploring the pertinent role of nutrition in optimal health and chronic disease management.

Dedicated to solving clinical problems and bridging critical gaps in medical education, the A4M team has planned this event to offer direct access to leading authorities, the latest practical clinical insights, a wide range of interactive sessions, and much more.

So, what can you expect at the upcoming 30th Annual Spring Congress? Read on to find out.

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Global Deficiency of Nutrition Education in Physician Training

December 12, 2019

Per the Global Burden of Disease Study, which examines data from 195 countries, dietary factors are the single leading cause of death and contribute to higher mortality rates than smoking. Worldwide, obesity affects hundreds of millions of people, and the rates have tripled since 1975, according to data from the World Health Organization.

Many factors contribute to the rising prevalence of obesity, including physical inactivity, poor dietary choices, and high processed food consumption all of which are major risk factors for many leading causes of death and disability in the United States, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, arthritis, and certain cancers.

A nutrient-dense, healthy diet plays a significant role in the maintenance of overall health and physical wellbeing; it is vital to managing many common chronic diseases as well. Underscoring the importance of weight management, especially in high-risk patients, experts point out the evident gaps in education that challenge many physicians today.

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