Navigating nutrition in the era of obesity pharmacotherapy

Sep 8, 2026 — 08:30 am - 10:00 AM
Convention Hall A

Educational Session

Moderator:

Diana RUBIN (Germany), Uchu MEADE (United Kingdom)

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Interventions

8:30 AM9:00 AM

State of the art of the pharmacological treatment of obesity

Rocco Barazzoni

Description

Learning objectives • Guidelines in obesity (Obesity definition Lancet, ESPEN Guidelines obesity in GI disorders, ESPEN-EASO Consensus) • Contraindications of the drugs • Expected outcomes

9:00 AM9:30 AM

Consequences on body composition and muscle function

Maria Ballesteros-Pomar

Description

Learning objectives • Impact of weight loss in muscle mass. • The role of exercise in maintaining muscle mass • The role of dietetic advice to optimize nutritional requirements

9:30 AM10:00 AM

Safety and efficacy in specific populations (older adults, teenagers, previous sarcopenic obese patient, unregulated use)

Tomislav BOZEKUniversity Clinic Vuk Vrhovac, University Hospital Merkur, Zagreb, Croatia

Description

Learning objectives • The role of the multidisciplinary team in managing obesity• Long term consequences and risks• Importance of regulating therapies

Navigating nutrition in the era of obesity pharmacotherapy

Sep 8, 2026 — 08:30 am - 10:00 AMConvention Hall A

State of the art of the pharmacological treatment of obesity

Consequences on body composition and muscle function

Safety and efficacy in specific populations (older adults, teenagers, previous sarcopenic obese patient, unregulated use)

Sep 8, 2026 — 08:30 am - 10:00 AM
Convention Hall A