The Center for Obesity Prevention, Treatment, Education, and Research (COPTER), in collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences (FNHS) at Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU), cordially invites you to attend the conference "The Battle Against Obesity: Strategies for Victory" on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. till 12:15 p.m. at NDU's main campus's Abou Khater Auditorium.
The Program
Round 1 Moderators: Dr. Crystel Ghantous, Maya Abou Jaoude, and Maria Aoun
| Time |
Theme |
Presenter |
| 9:30 AM |
Welcome note and faculty note |
Dr. Antoine Aoun, COPTER Director, and Dr. Jessy El Hayek, FNHS Dean |
| 9:40 AM |
Exploring the Most Effective Evidence-Based Physical Activity for Weight Loss |
Dr. Zaher El Hage |
| 10:00 AM |
Advancements in Medications and Treatments for Obesity: A Critical Update |
Dr. Antoine Aoun |
| 10:20 AM |
Nutritional Assessment and Management for Cancer Patients with Obesity |
Jennifer Chalhoub |
| 10:40 AM |
Q&A session |
Moderated by the panel |
Round 2 Moderators: Dr. Sibelle El Hayek, Cecile Obeid, Amira Hanna
| Time |
Theme |
Presenter |
| 11:00 AM |
Beyond the Scale: Revealing Some Secrets of Obesity |
Dr. Samar Merhi |
| 11:20 AM |
Evidence-Based Diets and Behavioral Changes for Weight Loss: What Works Best? |
Romy Moujaes and Stephanie Baddour (DiCE) |
| 11:40 AM |
From Metrics to Movement: Measuring Fitness and Promoting Physical Activity in the General Population |
Dr. Nadim Nassif |
| 12:00 PM |
Q&A session |
Moderated by the panel |
The conference will also feature a coffee break, tasting, and an anti-obesity prize draw.
This conference is sponsored by Bites of Delight, Linnaeus University, Chedid Insurance Brokers, Arabia Insurance and co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.