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Training modules

Introduction:

The onsite training program has been splitted in four modules encompassing both the theoric aspects of obesity as well as a direct teaching program in contact with obese patients. At the end of the training period participants will be assessed regarding their skills on the method.

Modules 1 and 2

	Obesity in perspective.
	The causes for obesity.
	Clinical and field methods to estimate obesity.
	A. Obesity by body weight.
	B. Obesity by fat content.
	C. Methods to estimate body fat content.
	Prevalence of obesity.
	Incidence of obesity.
	Clinical complications of obesity.
	The struggles of obese individuals:
	A. Combating the "yo-yo" syndrome.
	B. Fighting their natural tendency to retain the weight.
	C. The health risk of being overweight.
	D. Discrimination.
	E. Loss of self esteem.
	Weight control programs: Why did we not reach our goal?
	Adipose tissue metabolism: An overview.
	Nature vs. nurture.
	Physical activity and obesity.
	A multifactorial model to explain the genesis of obesity.
	The hypothalamus as the end organ in the genesis of obesity.
	Autonomic Nervous System and Obesity.
	Endocrine system and Obesity.
	The treatment of obesity: Are we unjustly blaming obese subjects for their lack of will power to struggle against their disease?
	The hCG (Human Choriogonadotropin) method for weight loss: overcoming the "test of time".
	Bibliography.
	Metropolitan height-weight.
	Tables.

Modules 3 and 4

	The oral hCG (Human Choriogonadotropin) method for the treatment of obesity.
	History The pharmacologic nature of hCG.
	A word of caution for those interested in the hCG method for obesity treatment.
	Mechanisms of action.
	An interesting combined procedure: hCG protocol plus selective local adrenergic modulation of adipose tissue metabolism.
	Oral hCG (Human Choriogonadotropin) for the management of obesity: a Double-Blind study.
	The oral technique: hCG preparation.
	First consultation with the patient.
	Lab tests.
	Starting the treatment.
	Follow-up.
	Maintenance period.
	Frequently Asked Questions.