14^th Global Obesity Meeting Oct 23-24, 2017 Dubai, UAE

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Prof.Dr.Václav Bunc, PhD  graduated from Technical University Prague 1970, applied physics, 1970-1973 research worker in Tesla VUST A.S.Popova Prague, 1973-1975 PhD study on Technical University Prague, from 1975 until now Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Charles University, PhD earned from Technical University Prague in Applied Physics, senior scientific worker, Ass.Prof. 1993, Prof. 1998 - Exercise Physiology

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The present is characterized by the increasing movement deficiency leading to severe complications, including medical. Basic health concern is the rise in overweight and obesity. The reason is the mismatch of energy intake to its output. Energy expenditure in the last two decades of stagnating or even declining, output dropped significantly. Realized volume of physical activity during this period decreased by about 30%. In children, the regular realization of physical activities clearly depends on the form and method of the offer. The classic movement activity currently are not sufficiently interesting for children and, therefore, it is necessary to search for new forms and methods of the offer. To such activities it clearly belongs to outdoor activity. The effect of exercise intervention using outdoor activities (walking, cycling, outdoor games, inline skating, etc.) was studied in 135 girls 151 boys overweight or obese at the age of 6-14 years (mean age was 11.6 ± 3.6 year, body mass was at least 90 percentiles of the population norms). The exercise program was at least 5.5 kcal.kg^-1.day^-1. Applied intervention increased exercise regimen at least 30% and caused significant body mass loss (13.8 ± 2.8 % of initial body mass in boys and 14.0 ± 2.9 % in girls). Body mass decrease expressed as a percentage of initial value was independent of age and sex and was directly proportional to the energy content of the imposed movement training. Outdoor activities that respect individual interests and physical experience are able to significantly reduce overweight and obesity in children aged 6-14 years

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As an ISAK Kinanthropometrist Dr Claire Mills research interests lies in body composition where she is actively involved with professional athletes, children and obese people. Her PhD developed anthropometric calibration models to estimate whole body density of professional football players and she delivers in schools on overweightness. Recent research into the use of bariatric weighted suits has provided an interesting twist on what it is like to be obese. Claire has published many academic papers on body composition and obesity and is an Editorial Reviewer for both the Obesity Research Open Journal and the Sports and Exercise Medicine Open Journal.

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As researchers we are cognisant of the issues relating to the lack of physical activity associated with obesity. However, guidance given to the general population on physical activity levels fails to recognise the difficulties that obese people face to be physical active. Therefore, this study was designed to provide a phenomenological perspective in a practical context. n = 30 Undergraduate Sports Degree students (x ± s; age = 20.6 ± 2.1 years; body mass = 79.1 ± 8.5 kg and stretched stature = 179.8 ± 7.3 cm) were recruited. Participants performed in 5 standardized fitness testing parameters, Sit & Reach (SR), Vertical Jump (VJ), Illinois Agility Run (IAR), 10m sprint (10mS) and a 5 minute motorized walk (5MW) whilst monitoring heart rate (HR). Upon completion, participants wore a bariatric weighted suit (BWS) which provided an additional 20 lbs of padded weight and repeated the 5 testing parameters. Results indicated pre and post ranges of SR from 28.0 – -20.1 cm, VJ = 46.0 – 20.3 cm, IAR = 16.8 – 32.1 s, 10mS = 5.10 – 7.98 s and the 5MW found pre resting HR (x ± s) 62.0 ± 3.4 bpm compared to post HR (x ± s) 184.0 ± 3.5 bpm, indicating an significant increase (P < 0.05) of 122 bpm or 234%. Wearing the BWS caused physical stresses and constraints, suggesting that the BWS could be used with those who are at risk of becoming obese to demonstrate what could happen if they fail to take preventative action.

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Dr. Jarrar worked as associate professor of Biotechnology and Medical Technology at the American university of Ras Al Khaimah in 2010 and Assistant professor of Bioscience at George Mason University in 2008. Dr. Jarrar also worked as Clinical Laboratory Scientist at Johns Hopkins hospital, Laboratory Medicine, USA for more than 10 years, a senior research associate at Kennedy Krieger institute, Baltimore, USA for 2 years, and Adjunct Research Professor in Translational Research Institute and The Betty and Guy Beatty Liver and Obesity Program, Inova Fairfax Hosptial, Fairfax, VA.

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The worldwide spread of obesity becomes a global health subject. It has many related complications such as cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Ectopic melanin syntheses in adipose especially in obese individuals still a Pandora box. While there is a very strong correlation between obesity complications, oxidative stress, and inflammation in adipose tissue, the molecular mechanisms of the potential function of ectopic melanin involved are still unknown. A better understanding of the relationship between the oxidative stress and inflammation biomarkers in the adipocytes treated with melanin and its precursors may shed some light on the mechanisms that give rise to the inflammatory process and, ultimately, would lead to intervention strategies. As melanin is considered to have both antioxidant and inflammatory characteristics, we hypothesize that melanin and its metabolite intermediates could intervene in the adipose oxidative stress and inflammation status, in vitro and in vivo cultures. As there is no one definitive measure of oxidative stress and inflammation, multiple biomarkers such as protein carbonyl, malondialdehyde (MDA), glutathione oxidation, adiponectin and TNF-alpha and many other adipocytokines can be measured. We believe that melanin and or its precursors can block the lipids’ peroxidation process through scavenging the reactive oxygen species (ROS) such as hydroxyl radical that oxidize lipids in adipocytes or/and prevent the lipid peroxidation byproducts such as MDA and 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal (4-HNE) from exerting their destructive impact on adipose cells. In addition, as a long term strategies of prevention, adipose tissue in obese individuals get rewired and readapt to oxidative stress and inflammation by lunching rejuvenation program. Such activities could be in parallel or lead to stimulation of melanogenesis through intersecting signaling network. Some of newly discovered type of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), multilineage-differentiating stress-enduring (Muse) cells could be triggered to differentiate to melanocyte like cells and reactivating melenogenesis enzymes. Even though some of the recent research has shed more light on possible preventive or therapeutic role of melanin in preventing obesity complications, lots of more research still needed to explain the mechanism of such new phenomenon of ectopic melanin synthesis in adipose tissue. Testing Melanin in obese animal models and in vitro cell culture systems are paramount measures before clinical trials.

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Deborah Allen has been working as Head of Dietetics for the UAE Armed Forces within the Physical Readiness Department since 2008, and is currently heading up the Nutrition and Dietetic program for the UAE Armed Forces National Service. Deborah is a UK educated and registered Dietitian with a bachelor’s degree in sport science and biology, a Masters degree in Human Nutrition and a PGdip in Dietetics. Deborah has worked for renowned academic institutions including Deakin University, Australia and Trinity College, Dublin where she has been involved in a number of international research projects.  She has also worked as an emergency nutritionist for a charity in Africa. 

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A systematic analysis of global obesity estimated  the UAE’s obesity prevalence at 12.2% for males less than 20 years of age and 27.1% for males aged 20 years and above (Ng et al. 2014, Lancet, 384, 766-781). More recently, evidence has suggested that obesity rates of schoolchildren in the UAE are also rising at an alarming rate (Al Blooshi et al. 2016, Obesity Science and Practice, 2, 196-202), and that these increases are likely to continue into early adulthood. Given these trends and considering that National Service is compulsory, it is not surprising that up to 30.0% of males enrolling into their military service are considered obese. In attempts to reduce this figure, and to provide holistic support to these individuals, National Service implemented health centres that aid the streamlining of recruits into tailored programmes that include specific dietary, physical training and educational elements. National Service Recruits (age: 22.4 ± 4.4 yrs, n=5749) with a Body Mass Index (BMI) > 30.0 kg•m² had their anthropometry measures taken at the beginning and end of initial training. Over the course of a 15 week period significant changes were noted for their body mass (T1 = 110.7 ± 17.7, T2 = 94.2 ± 15.19 kg; t=222.1, P<.001), BMI (T1 = 37.3 ± 5.3, T2 = 37.8 ± 4.6 kg•m²; t=230.3, P<.001), and waist-to-height ratio (T1 = 0.66 ± 0.07, T2 = 0.57 ± 0.77 Waist [cm ] / Height [cm]) t=131.8, P<.001).

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Daniel W. Jones received his medical education and internal medicine training at The University of Mississippi Medical Center where he now serves as Professor of Medicine and the Director of Clinical and Population Science for the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research. He has served as Dean of the School of Medicine (2003-2009) and Chancellor of The University of Mississippi (2009-2015). He is Past President of the American Heart Association (2007-2008).

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Childhood obesity is now a worldwide problem. Almost every country around the globe is experiencing increasing rates of overweight and obese children. Left unmanaged, this trend will eventually result in an exploding epidemic of adult obesity, type II diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. The United States childhood obesity rates are among the highest in the world. The state of Mississippi has the highest rates among the fifty states in the United States. A decade ago, a local foundation, The Bower Foundation, determined to turn most of its resources to addressing the challenge of childhood obesity. This effort is used here as an example of a successful strategy to address the issue of childhood obesity at a population level. A multi-prong strategy was initiated to use school based programs to bring about change. Move to Learn is a simple approach to increase physical activity for children during school hours. Few schools in Mississippi have dedicated times for physical education. This program integrates 10 minute exercise sessions throughout the school day into the regular academic curriculum. The title of the program emphasizes to teachers that use of the program will not only improve physical health, but improve academic performance. Nutrition programs were begun in schools to decrease the use of fried foods and to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Elimination of sugar based beverages from vending machines in school was part of the nutrition strategy. Policy initiatives with state government were critical is achieving some of the program’s goals. Over the first years of the effort, childhood obesity rates for the state decreased from 25.5% to 23.7%, one of the few states to achieve a decrease in rates over that time. 

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Seham M. AlRaish is pursuing her PhD study at the age of 31 years in United Arab Emirates University after she completed her master in Enviromental Sc. with master thesis title " Nutritional status, dietary habits, practises and knowledge and their relationship with performance among young athletes in the united arab emirates"and BSc. In Dietitics .She has published two poster presentation papers in reputed conferance.
 

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Nutrition is a critical part of human health and development. However, overweight and obesity prevalence is rising worldwide, with associated obesity -related diseases. Body mass index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify weight category, the skinfold measurement method is the most widely used body fat composition testing method for assessing body fat percentage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of body weight, body fat and waist circumference, A cross-sectional study among 59 male soccer players aged 13-18 years recruited from Al Jazira Academic sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates were Body Mass Index (BMI)and body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness and by body fat analyzer and waist circumference were calculated for each subject, WHO classification was used for defining the cut points. The results indicate that the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were 1.69 %, 6.7 % and 0 % respectively while the healthy weight was 91.50%. The average mean body fat percentage measured by body fat analyser of the respondents were 16.46±3.28%. The mean body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness were: Biceps 4.66±2.20 mm, Triceps 7.44±2.58mm, supra-iliac 7.55±2.94 mm, and subscapular 8.17±2.00 mm. skinfold reading for athletes fell into average for triceps was 55.91% and sub-scapular = 72.85%. Waist Circumference classification according to NCHS waist percentiles show 69.60 %, athletes fell into 5 th – 25th percentile and 26.80 % in 50 th and the rest were < 5th. Our findings could be used in obesity awareness promotion and nutrition education program as it show there are some athletes fell in unhealthy weight, skin fold and waist circumference category where they should be in optimal status comparing to others. However, further investigation about the determinants of obesity and body fat, including age, sex, race, nutrition, and changes over time, is needed.

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Syed Imran Abbas is a Consultant Laparoscopic Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeon Dubai Health Authority, Dubai and Medical Specialists Centre Dubai, Life Line Hospital Dubai, Iranian Hospital Dubai. He has completed his Doctor of Medicine degree from Qazvin University of Medical Sciences and Health Services in Iran and Iranian Diplomat of Board of General Surgery from Tehran Medical University in Iran.

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Background: During bariatric surgery one of the challenges is spasm of stomach and small intestine especially during measuring the exact length of small intestine.Introduction: Pharmacological studies revealed that hyoscine butylbromide is an anticholinergic drug with high affinity for muscarinic receptors located on the smooth-muscle cells of the GI tract that cause smooth-muscle relaxation.Objectives: This study focuses on effect of hyoscine butylbromide as an antispasmodic drug and is helpful during bariatric surgery to relax the tonicity of stomach and small intestine.Methods: We started use of hyoscine butylbromide since March 2016 and applied for 20 patients randomly and compare with control group. Our comparative factors were number of staplers, number of endoclips for hemostasis, time of surgery. Dose of hyoscine 40 mg in 100 cc N/S for 10 minutes before stapling till 30 minutes.Results: From 20 patients under study average BMI 43.3, female 13, male 7, average age 34, sleeve 7, MGB 10, RNYGBP 3, average time of surgery sleeve 45 min, MGB 48 min, RNYGBP 66 min. Average number of stapler sleeve 5, MGB 5, RNYGBP 4. Average number of endoclips is sleeve 4, MGB 7, RNYGBP 5. In control group from 20 patients average BMI 42.5, female 12, male 8, average age 35.6, number of sleeve 8, MGB 9, RNYGBP 3, average time of surgery sleeve control group 53 min, MGB 58 min, RNYGBP 78 min. Average staplers sleeve control group 6, MGB 6, RNYGBP 4. Average number of endoclips sleeve control group 13, MGB 16, RNYGBP 10.Conclusion: These clinical results support the use of hyoscine in a range of indications related to spasm of GI tract during bariatric surgery, than stapling of stomach and measurement of small intestine become much easy and exact.

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Currently, Ghufran Jassim is a full time senior lecturer at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland- Bahrain. Her research interests are child and women health, breast cancer, non-communicable diseases, quality of life and evidence based medicine. She has published many articles in International peer reviewed journals and presented in many international and local conferences. She graduated in medicine from Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain. She was trained as a family physician and completed the Arab Board and Irish Board in family medicine.

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Background: Lifestyle habits of physicians are of paramount importance both because they influence the physician’s own health and because these habits have been shown to affect patients’ care. Methods: In a cross-sectional study design, an anonymous self-administered questionnaire that assesses wellbeing and lifestyle habits was distributed to a random sample of 175 out of 320 primary health care physicians in Bahrain. Descriptive analyses were performed, and the variables were cross-tabulated using SPSS version 20.0. Results: 152 physicians agreed to participate in the study. Respondents were 67.1 % female with a mean age of 45 (SD = 10). The majority were of Bahraini nationality. The most prevalent reported health conditions were hyperlipidaemia (25.5 %), hypertension (20.3 %), and diabetes (11.0 %). Only 29.6 % of physicians reported performing ≥ 30 min of exercise in a usual week. Of physicians exercising ≥ 30 min weekly, only 13 % exercised ≥5 days weekly. 98.0 % report never drinking, 1.3 % report previously drinking, and 0.7 % report drinking less than once weekly. The average body mass index (BMI) was 27.8 (SD = 5), with 39 % of physicians being overweight and 33 % obese. BMI was directly associated with sleep time (P0.027, r² = 0.034), age (P < 0.01, r² = 0.179), male gender (P = 0.031,r²=0.054), and a known diagnosis of hypertension (P = 0.007, r² = 0.079) or hyperlipidaemia (P = 0.008, r² = 0.088). Conclusions: There is a clear pattern of unfavourable lifestyle habits and obesity among primary health care physicians in Bahrain. We encourage institutions and public health sectors to be more proactive in assisting physicians to attain healthier lifestyles.

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Akinola O.O.has is Master degree at age of 34 years from University of Ibadan, Oyo sate Nigeria. He is current Head of Department, Nutrition and Dietetics, Federal Polytechnic, Ede Osun State> He has published more than 5 papers in reputed Journals and he is vice president Institute of Dietetics in Nigeria Osun State chapter

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Obesity is the most serious long term health problem currently facing adolescents and its prevalence increasing worldwide including developing countries. Cross sectional study was carried out among age 11-19 years in both public and private school in urban area of the state. The data was collected using pretest self-administered questionnaire, Anthropometric measurement was also used to examine their nutritional status. Obesity status were determined using BMI cut off point, the overweight was found to be 3.06% among female and 0.6% among male whereas prevalence of obesity was 0.46% in female and non among male. 62.6% snack daily, fruit consumption pattern was low 0.6% and 43.7% spend between 4-5 hours watching television daily after school. Positive association exists between the lifestyle and nutritional status of the respondents. Education effort to improve nutrition knowledge can be incorporated into course curriculum and focus on various components within the system when implementing preventive measure on obesity.

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Dr. Muath Alammar has completed his bacholar degree at the age of 25 years from Qassim University, School of Medicine. Currently he is a senior and cheif residents at King Faisal Spicialist Hospital & Research Center and a Teaching Assistant in School of Medicine at Shaqra University.      
 

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Background: The prevalence of obesity in Saudi Arabia is high. This is the first Saudi study aiming to investigate the accuracy of body mass index (BMI) to diagnose obesity among the Saudi population using body fat percentage as the gold standard. Accurate obesity diagnosis is important for the management of patients who are at most risk of obesity and its complications. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional study including a calculated sample size of 942 subjects who visited the Family Medicine clinics at KFSH&RC from January 2005 to March 2016 and did DEXA scan. DEXA scan was used to estimate body fat percentage (BF%). The diagnostic accuracy of BMI was assessed by using the World Health Organization and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and American College of Endocrinology reference standard for obesity of BF% > 25% in men and > 35% for women. Results: BMI-defined obesity (≥ 30 kg/m2) was present in 28.7% of men and 53.1% of women, while BF%-defined obesity was present in 83.9% and 97.3%, of males and females respectively which correspond to BMI 24. Even if we consider the highest acceptable range of BF% (33% for men and 43% for women) the highest acceptable BMI cut-off to diagnose obesity should not exceed 27 for both genders. Conclusion: Despite the use of the highest acceptable range of BF%, the diagnostic accuracy of BMI 30 to diagnose obesity is limited. This emphasize the need to lower the BMI cut-off used for obesity diagnose among the Saudi population.

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Dr. Waly has received his Ph.D. from the Northeastern University in Biomedical Sciences in 2003 and is now an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition at the College of Agricultural and Marine Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University. He has been working in the area of Nutritional Biochemistry for the past 13 years and his research interest focuses on understanding the metabolic aspects of oxidative stress in relation to non-communicable diseases. Dr. Waly's reserach has resulted in identifying mechanisms of hyperhomocysteinemia-mediated oxidative stress using experimental models, and establishing a network of research activities with international collaborators.

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Background: Clinical trials continue to support the notion that colorectal cancer (CRC) is a lifestyle-related syndrome in which obesity is a cofactor. Oxidative stress is involved in the pathogenesis of both CRC and obesity, and it has been postulated that B vitamins (folate, vitamins B6 and B12) deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia  are the main metabolic stressors of oxidative stress-associated CRC and obesity. Objective: The current study was attempted to identify metabolic stressors that synergize with obesity in the etiology of CRC.  Subjects and Methods: A cross sectional study included 100 of newly diagnosed male CRC patients and they were all obese based on their body mass index ( BMI kg/m²). The retrospective dietary intake of all study subjects was estimated using a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire, and fasting blood samples were drawn to assess their serum levels of B-vitamins, homocysteine (HCY), and glutathione. Results: It was observed that they had a lower dietary intake of B-vitamins as compared to the corresponding recommended dietary allowances. Biochemical analyses revealed depletion of glutathione, low serum levels of B viatmins and an elevation in the serum levels of HCY. Conclusion: Our results suggest that low intake of B-vitamins is associated with hyperhomocysteinemia that reults in oxidative stress in the enrolled study subjects. Measurement of serum HCY and gluathione are recommended to be used as metabolic stressors biomarkers in  clinical practice for early diagnosis and screening of CRC. 

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Fakhri alajeeli is currently working as an Asst.prof. in college of science /TIKRIT UNIVERSITY. He had completed PhD in Human Biology  from  TIKRIT  UNIVERSITY in 2016 –Iraq and Master degree in April 2013 Baghdad University. 

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Background: Several evidences indicate that gut microbiota is in-volved in the control of host energy metabolism. Objective: To evalu-ate the change of body weight and hormone level after consumption of probiotics for 8 weeks. Methods: 40 healthy obese female age be-tween (20-50) years and BMI ≥30 (kg/cm) was participated in this study, there were divided in two groups, group 1(G1) consumed probi-otics and group 2 (G2) was consumed placebo for 8 weeks, the two groups was used same diet with (1200) kcal. the body weight was determined at the first of study and after 8 weeks, the level of ghrelin and peptide YY was de-terminated by using ELISA technology. Result: the study show significant effect of probiotic on the peptide YY hormone level and showed positive correlation with body weight. The study showed highly significant difference in the level of peptide YY hormone, the peptide YY hormone level was increased in the G1 from (33.7) to (49.5) with (p- 0.0001) compared with G2 which showed decreasing by 1.4% from (33.62) to (32.62). The study showed sig-nificant difference between two groups in the level of ghrelin, G1 it was decreased from (6.67) to (2.17) but in the G2 increased from (5.87) to (7.0). Effect of probiotic on the body weight was study to determine the role of probiotic in weight reduction and the result showed difference between two groups. The group(G1) showed decrease (5.4%) 5.4 kg from (92.92) to (87.88) and G2 showed decreased 4.14% (3.4) kg from (91.28) to (87.5) but there was no significant difference between two groups. Conclusions: The study show positive effect of probiotics on the hormone level and body weight more study need to evaluated of probiotics effect on endocrine system.

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Hatem El-sayed Amin has completed his PhD of Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry at 2001 and acquired the Professor Degree in 2013. He became the Course Director of Research Methodology in Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdelaziz University, KSA in 2005. Since 2013, he is the Head of Pedodontic , Oral Health and Preventive Dentistry Department in Faculty of Dentistry, Tanta University, Egypt. He has published more than 30 papers in reputed journals and has been invited as a speaker in many international conferences. Now, he is serving as a reviewer member of many reputable journals.

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Obesity as one of the most significant health risks of modern society, is now recognized a major health concern in both developed and developing countries. The prevalence of obesity is increasing at alarming rates reaching epidemic proportions particularly among children and young adults. Analyzing the effect of nutritional variables on gingival and periodontal health questions the role of obesity and overweight in periodontal disease pathogenesis. However, studies exploring the relationship between obesity and periodontal disease from developing countries with different eating habits and health behaviors are scarce.The objective of this study was to assess overall and abdominal obesity and their relation to periodontal disease among young adults. The sample comprised 380 young adults (170 males and 210 females) ranging from 20 to 26 years. Body mass index (BMI) and Waist circumference (WC) were measured to assess overall and abdominal obesity. Clinical attachment loss (CAL), gingival index (GI) and Community Periodontal Index (CPI) were measured. Results revealed a significant correlation between BMI & WC and CAL, GI & CPI in females. In males, a significant correlation was only recorded between WC and GI & CPI. It is concluded that overall and abdominal obesity of young adult females and abdominal obesity of males were significantly associated with periodontal disease.

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Aisha Almulla has completed her bachelor and master degree from the University of Gothenburg , Sweden in the clinical nutrition and dietitic field in 2014. She is a regesteried dietitian working in Tawam hospital in the Community Nutrition Department dealing with patients and conducting researches in the nutrition field. She is  a member in the American Sociaty for Nutrition and the Swedish Association of Clinical Dieticians and the United Arab Emirates nutrition group

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Introduction: There are many factors that are related to postpartum weight retention such as pre-pregnancy weight, breastfeeding, physical activity level (PAL) and total energy intake (EI). Studies investigating  maternal eating frequency (EF) postpartum and its relation to body weight (BW) and body fat (BF) are limited. Objectives: To examine if there are relationships between maternal EF, lactation and changes in BW and BF from 2 weeks to 12 months postpartum. And to investigate if there is a difference in maternal EF in relation to lactation behavior, or changes over time in BW, BF, Body Mass Index (BMI), PAL, EF and EI depending on lactation duration. Methods: 83 postpartum healthy women (25-40 years) from Gothenburg were included. Study visits were at 2 weeks, 4 months and 12 months postpartum. At all time points,BW and BF were measured and data from four-day diet records were used to determine EF at each time point.Women were also classified in accordance with their lactation behavior and duration  at 4 months postpartum. Results: There was a significant increase in BW from estimated pre-pregnancy BW to 4 months postpartum within all lactation duration groups. A significant reduction in BW, BF and a significant increase in PAL was shown from 2 weeks to 12 months postpartum only among those who breastfed longer than 4 months. EI was higher at 4 and 12 months postpartum, among those who breastfed longer than 4 months. There were no significant relationships between EF at 4, and 12 months postpartum, respectively,and changes in BW and BF. There were significant positive relationships between EF and EI both at 4 and 12 months postpartum. EF at 4 months postpartum was significantly higher in the full breastfeeding group compared to the no breastfeeding group.Conclusion: Changes in BW and BF postpartum are related to factors such as lactation behavior and duration, PAL and total EI, but the relation to maternal EF is still unclear.

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M Karavetian earned her PhD in “Health Promotion in Medical Sciences” from Maastricht University, Netherlands; and her dietetics degree from American University of Beirut, Lebanon. She has extensive experience in nutrition management of the chronically and critically ill; she shares her experience in conferences and workshops locally and regionally in the aim of improving health care. Her research is focused on finding effective strategies to change dietary behavior in chronically ill patients.  Her publications focus on dietary management of hemodialysis patients and finding the optimal dietitian-to-patient ratio needed in the hemodialysis unit in the Arab world for optimal clinical outcomes. 

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Physical activity protects from the development of chronic diseases. Preclinical studies suggest that circulating levels of the myokine β-amino-isobutyric acid (BAIBA) may prevent obesity and improve cardiometabolic health. We aimed at assessing among healthy young individuals whether serum BAIBA is associated with physical activity, markers of cardiometabolic risk, and whether gender differences exist. The design was cross-sectional, conducted on 80 university students.

Anthropometry, blood pressure, lipid profile, blood glucose, C-reactive protein, cortisol and physical activity were measured and analyzed against serum BAIBA levels.

Mean age of the sample was 19.3 ±2.0 years. BAIBA levels were 1.57±0.61 mM. Males had significantly larger waist (86.0±9.6 cm), systolic and diastolic blood pressure (124.9±11.7 mmHg and 77.9±9.9 mmHg, respectively), fasting blood glucose (84.6±7.5 mg/dL), cortisol (594.8±158.9 nmol/L) and physical activity levels than females. They also had significantly lower HDL (46.9±7.3 mg/dL). BAIBA concentrations in males and females were not significantly different. No significant association was found between BAIBA concentrations and nutritional, metabolic and functional parameters, except for diastolic blood pressure (DBP) in males (P=0.03). BAIBA in males predicted DBP as disclosed by ROC curve analysis. The BAIBA value of 0.97µM was estimated as the best predictive value in distinguishing normotensive DBP in males whereby lower levels would distinguish higher diastolic blood pressure.

In conclusions;  among healthy, young individuals, serum BAIBA levels were not related to nutritional status, metabolic status, and physical activity, but they were inversely related to DBP in males only.

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Christine Greaves is the Corporate Affairs Director for Mars GCC with over 38 years in the food industry she has been based in the Gulf markets for close to 16 years, working for Mars Incorporated in a number of different capacities. In 2009, Christine led the formation of the GCC Food & Beverage Alliance (GCC FBA) and is currently the chairperson of the group.   As with the International Food & Beverage Alliance, the GCC FBA is a forum for bringing together food and soft drinks companies based in the GCC,  around a common goal of helping people to achieve balanced diets and healthy lifestyles.  

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The International Food & Beverage Alliance (IFBA),  is a group of twelve global food and soft drink companies - The Coca-Cola Company, Danone, Ferrero, General Mills, Grupo Bimbo, Kellogg, Mars, McDonald’s, MondelÄ“z  International, Nestlé,  PepsiCo and Unilever - that share a common goal of helping people around the world achieve balanced diets and healthy lifestyles. 

IFBA was formed in 2008 in response to a call for action contained in the 2004 WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health. Building on individual efforts already underway, IFBA came together and made a set of global commitments to the WHO:

-          to develop products that help people eat healthy, balanced diets;

-          to provide clear, fact-based nutrition information to consumers;

-          to market responsibly to children;

-          and to promote healthy lifestyles in our workplaces and in communities around the world.

In 2009 IFBA members based in the GCC came together with the objective of implementing the IFBA commitments across the GCC.  Since then industry members implemented many voluntary initiatives to meet these commitments.

We believe that an effective response to the global burden of NCDs requires a “whole of society” effort”, which includes the participation of the private sector. Furthermore we believe that food and non-alcoholic beverage companies have an important and unique role to play in helping to address NCDs.  Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and particularly obesity, are prevalent in the Middle East and have become an important public health issue and a major economic burden on the countries in the region. This presentation will provide an overview of global and regional policy trends, and industries voluntary pledges & initiatives implemented in the GCC. 

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Shabana Anjum has completed her PhD in 2015 from Banaras Hindu University. She has published 5 papers and book chapters in reputed international journals and has been awarded in national conference on society for reproductive biology and comparative endocrinology. She has presented many papers in national and international conference.

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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the roles of RFamide related peptide-3 (RFRP-3) a novel hypothalamic neuropeptide, as an endocrine link between increasing adiposity and impaired testicular function in mice. To achieve this, the effect of RFRP-3 on changes in nutrients uptake and hormonal synthesis/action in the adipose tissue and testis was investigated simultaneously by in vivo study and separately by in vitro study. Mice were treated in vivo with different doses of RFRP-3 for 8 days. In the in vitro study, adipose tissue and testes of mice were cultured with different doses of RFRP-3 with or without insulin or LH for 24 h at 37⁰C. The RFRP-3 treatment in vivo showed increased food intake, up-regulation of glucose transporter 4 (GLUT4) and increased uptake of triglycerides in the adipose tissue. These changes may be responsible for increased accumulation of fat into white adipose tissue, resulted in increase in the body mass. On the contrary to the adipose tissue, treatment with RFRP-3 both in vivo and in vitro showed decreased uptake of glucose by down-regulation of glucose transporter 8 (GLUT8) expressions in the testes, which in turn resulted in the decreased synthesis of testosterone. The RFRP-3 treatment in vivo also showed the decreased expression of insulin receptor protein in the testis which may also be responsible for the decreased testicular activity in the mice. These findings thus suggest that RFRP-3 increases the uptake of glucose and triglycerides in the adipose tissue resulting in increased accumulation of fat, whereas simultaneously in the testis RFRP-3 suppressed the GLUT8 mediated glucose uptake, which in turn may be responsible for decreased testosterone synthesis. This study thus demonstrates RFRP-3 as mediator of increasing adiposity and impaired testicular function in mice and may be use as therapeutic agent for male infertility.

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A PhD candidate in Biochemistry lab in the department of Biological Sciences. Has read his Master of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in Huazong Normal University in the republic of China in 2012. Has been working at the University of Botswana as Medical Scientist lecturer in the faculty of Medicine in the republic of Botswana before perusing doctoral studies.

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Obesity has become the recent times prevailing phenomenon which has serious implications on human health. This is a process where the body accumulates fats due to factors such as genetics, diet and physical inactivity. Lipid metabolism is the synthesis and degradation of lipids in cells. Lipid metabolism is the break down or storage of fats for energy; these fats are obtained from consuming food and absorbing them or they are synthesized by an animal's liver. Lipid synthesis and oxidation are two processes which plays an important in lipid metabolism. Mitochondria are organelles for cellular metabolism and function through regulation of energy production. Mitochondria are often called the "powerhouses" or "energy factories" of a cell because they are in charge of making adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the cell's main energy-carrying molecule. Therefore, lipid metabolism, signaling and apoptosis and its alterations may add to the development of metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance and cardiovascular related diseases. The statistics shows that there is great intake of fructose worldwide due to fast foods, this consequently leads to obesity across the world. Oleanolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid complex which possesses many promising pharmacological activities, such as hepatoprotective, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer activities. However, there is limited information about direct influence of oleanolic acid on mechanism of antidiabetic activity of oleanolic acid. The morphological changes (weekly weight recordings), GC-MS for lipid analysis, RT-qPCR differentiation marker genes, and Western blot analysis was done as well. In this study, the results showed that oleanolic acid down regulated the expression of genes responsible for fat deposition such as fatty acid synthase (FAS) while on the other hand up regulated the expression of genes which are play significant role in alleviating lipid oxidation such as Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 1 (CPT-1), consequently reducing obesity. 

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Seham M. AlRaish is pursuing her PhD study at the age of 31 years in United Arab Emirates University after she completed her master in Enviromental Sc. with master thesis title " Nutritional status, dietary habits, practises and knowledge and their relationship with performance among young athletes in the united arab emirates"and BSc. In Dietitics .She has published two poster presentation papers in reputed conference. 

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Nutrition is a critical part of human health and development. However, overweight and obesity prevalence is raising worldwide, with associated obesity related diseases. Body mass index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height that is commonly used to classify weight category, the skinfold measurement method is the most widely used body fat composition testing method for assessing body fat percentage. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of body weight, body fat and waist circumference. A cross-sectional study among 59 male soccer players aged 13-18 years recruited from Al Jazira Academic sports clubs in the United Arab Emirates were Body Mass Index (BMI) and body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness and by body fat analyzer and waist circumference were calculated for each subject, WHO classification was used for defining the cut points. The results indicate that the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity were 1.69%, 6.7% and 0%, respectively while the healthy weight was 91.50%. The average mean body fat percentage measured by body fat analyzer of the respondents was 16.46±3.28%. The mean body fat percentages calculated by different skinfold thickness were: biceps 4.66±2.20 mm, triceps 7.44±2.58 mm, supra-iliac 7.55±2.94 mm and subscapular 8.17±2.00 mm. Skinfold reading for athletes fell into average for triceps was 55.91% and sub-scapular=72.85%. Waist circumference classification according to NCHS waist percentiles show 69.60%, athletes fell into 5^th-25^th percentile and 26.80% in 50^th and the rest were <5^th. Our findings could be used in obesity awareness promotion and nutrition education program as it show there are some athletes fell in unhealthy weight, skin fold and waist circumference category where they should be in optimal status comparing to others. However, further investigation about the determinants of obesity and body fat, including age, sex, race and nutrition and changes over time, is needed.

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Completed her Ph.D in Biochemistry from Aligarh Muslim University, India in 1998. Currently working as Associate Professor in Gulf Medical University, Ajman, UAE and has published 20 papers in reputed journals

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Aim: To assess the prevalence and perception of risk factors of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) among the adults of United Arab Emirates (UAE). Method: A cross-sectional questionnaire based survey. Healthcare related population excluded. Data analyzed using SPSS version 21. Result: 1367 Arab and expatriate population with 700 being young adults (18-25 years) participated. Personal history reveals 47% overweight/obese, 25% current/Ex-users of tobacco, 60% perceive their life moderately or highly stressful and 74% do not follow the recommended physical-activity. 8.1% reported to have diabetes mellitus (DM), 11.8% hypercholesterolemia and 14.4% hypertension. Family history of DM (42.6%), Hypertension (30%) and heart attack (23.6%) was also reported. 55% of the population perceive that obese people and those with hypercholesterolemia are at high risk of developing CVD; 49% perceive Hypertension and 30% think Diabetes to be a risk factor. 59% recognized “more risk factors you have, greater is your chance of developing CVD”. “No smoking, regular exercise, healthy diet, control of diabetes and blood pressure may prevent the development of CVD?” 68% of younger age group and 80% of older acknowledged this fact. Few thought they are at risk of developing heart attack (21%) or stroke (16%) in next 10 years. 60% of younger and significantly higher number (73%) of older were planning to make changes in their lifestyle in near future. 80% feel people need more knowledge regarding CVD. Conclusion: There is a need for public health education to increase the level of correct perceptions regarding risk factors of CVD in this high-risk population. 

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Dr. Masum poudel  completed Master degree in general practice and finished fellowship in Emergency medicine , working as additional professor in BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal. She is involved in teaching, learning in undergraduate and postgraduate student and also involved in academic research.        

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Background: The Rose Questionnaire (RAQ)was designed to assess the probability of underlying coronary artery disease in epidemiologic studies of population groups. Since then, the RAQ has been used in many countries to detect coronary heart disease  in epidemiological research as well  in Emergency department. Rose suggested that the sensitivity and specificity of the questionnaire may vary between countries. Objectives: To validate the Rose angina questionnaire to detect   Myocardial infarction (MI) by comparison with emergency diagnosis in Nepali population and to find out the sensitivity and specificity between Emergency diagnosis and diagnosis by RAQ   regarding MI. Methods:  A Hospital based Cross -sectional study from Jan 1^st to March 30^th  2017, conducted in the Emergency ward   among   patient  age 40-70 years  with chest pain.. All participating  were asked  detailed multi component questionnaire for possible myocardial infarction considering  53% sensitivity and 89% specificity according the study  by Rahma MA et al in Bangladesh . Results: Mean age of participants was 63.78 years (standard deviation ±11.60 years). Male were 66%. History of diabetics, hypertension and Dyslipidemia  secondary to obesity were   positive in 30, 41 and 3  patients respectively. Among MI Incidence by RAQ and MI Investigation    study showed that Sensitivity was92.59% Specificity was 89.47%. crohnback  alpha was found 0.78. Conclusion; The RAQ could be used as a useful screening tool to screen for Coronary heart disease  in an emergency department and  helps to identify the risk factor for coronary heart disease like hypertension, diabetes ,dyslipidemia secondary to obesity and also  reduce  the overcrowding of the patient at emergency  department by avoiding  reparative investigation and help to reduce the cost burden of the patient.

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Dr Ashok Kumar Yadav has done graduate from Chittagong Medical College, Bangladesh and post graduate from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. He worked as medical officer in the department of forensic medicine and internal medicine. He has been working as associate professor in the department of General practice and Emergency medicine, BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS) from 2009.

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Background: Universal precautions are designed to reduce the risk of transmission of microorganisms from both recognized and unrecognized sources to a susceptible host. The CDC guideline recommends Universal Precautions for the care of all patients, regardless of their diagnosis or presumed infection status. It is mandatory to treat all blood and other potentially infectious materials with appropriate precautions. Objectives: To assess components and the associated factors for not practicing the rules of universal precaution and also to assess the knowledge and practice regarding universal precaution among Resident doctors. Methods: it is cross-sectional survey, conducted in BPKIHS in tertiary hospital teaching hospital Dharan in 2016.A total of 275resident doctors were interviewed with the help of self-designed questionnaire. Result: Out of 275 resident doctors, 94% participants practiced hand washing if contacted different patients, 91% practiced hand washing after taking of gloves whereas 94% practice hand washing after contact with blood and body fluid. 93% agreed to wear gloves while   drawing of body fluid whereas 91 % participants agreed to changes gloves if contacted different patients. 63% used gloves always, 35% used gloves sometimes and 3% never used gloves. 52% participants used personal protective equipment, 26% resident doctors did not use personal protective equipment (PPE) due to lack of materials 14 % due to lack of awareness, 11% due to carelessness. 63 % participants faced needle stick injury, among whom 38% had one time injury, 22% had two times whereas 21 % had more than 3 times injury.37% faced needle stick during recapping syringe, 33% during securing IV cannulation, whereas 14% during suturing. 77% took prophylaxis vaccination whereas 23% have   not vaccinated. Conclusion: Careful adherence to universal precautions can protect both health personal and patients from infections through proper execution of norms of universal precaution. 

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Souama Oualid is currently in Fifth year in anesthesiology residency, ULB. He is also Currently on-call senior physician, Emergency Department, Tournai & on-call senior physician, Acute Care Unit, Parc Léopold, Brussels. 

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Dr. Hadil Subih, An assistant professor in Clinical Nutrition-Jordan University of Science and Technology. I'm also a Clinical Nutrition counselor in King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH)/Jordan. She got her PhD from Texas Tech University (2014). She finished her MA from New Mexico State University. Her research interest is the study of obesity, diabetes and health biomarkers. 

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Background: T2DM is considered as one of the most prevalent diseases in Jordan and worldwide in the last decades. Preventive strategies are needed urgently due to the chronic complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, blood vessels damage, nerves atrophy, kidney damage and blindness. Dietary modification, physical activity, medical care, body weight and abdominal obesity, and family support are crucial factors which may either improve or worsen glycemic control in diabetic patients. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to evaluate lifestyle and dietary practices/behaviors that may correlate with the glycemic status of diabetic patients in Jordan. Methods and Participants: One hundred sixteen subjects (51 male and 65 females: 27-75 years) who visited the dietitian clinic at King Hussain Hospital, Amman, based on the referral of the endocrinologist were recruited in the study and approved to sign a consent form. All subjects had a baseline serum HbA1c of ≥ 6.5 % and followed the standard regimen that included an individualized balanced diet based on the baseline anthropometric measurement and dietary assessment. Along comprehensive questionnaire was filled out at their first visit with the assistance of trained researcher. Body composition was also measured using a bioelectrical impedance analyzer (InBody 770). Results: Female subjects had poorer glycemic control (HbA1c >7) compared to males. BMI, waist circumference, body fat % and waist to hip ratio were significantly correlated with poor glycemic control (P≤0.05). Skipping breakfast and eating with others were also significantly associated with poor glycemic control while the speed of eating, sleeping right after eating were not associated with glycemic control. Conclusion: Lifestyle practices, body weight, abdominal obesity, body fat %, and dietary habits may correlate significantly with glycemic control in diabetic patients.

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Abdul Kareem is the head of surgical department, Teaching Hospital-Basrah-Iraq. He is an Arab Board Certified Surgeon. He is an international member of society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. He worked as a Registrar in General Surgery at Teaching Hospital.

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Gall stone commonly occur after bariatric surgery. This prospective study in Basrah for 2 years to compare between incidence of gall stone after sleeve gastrectomy in comparison to gastric bypass. Some authers said that gall stone after sleeve gasrectomy less than gastric bypass because no change in enteric endocrine reflex. Patient and Methods: Prospective study for patients underwnt SG and RyGBP for 2 years in Basrah between 2013 to 2015. Patients with previous cholecystectomy were excluded also with known history of gall stone. Result: Group A gastric sleeve470 patient 70 case were excluded (14.8%) Group B 89 case 17 excluded (19.1%) No significant difference in occurrence of gall stone between 2 groups (6.7% vs2.6% p=0.9)

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Roula Zougheibe is a Ph.D. student at Curtin University for Spatial Science Department. She holds Master degree in Geoinformation Systems from ITC institution, the Netherlands and BSc. in Geography from Damascus University, Syria. She has about 15 years of working experiences in Enterprise Geographic Information Systems solutions across several industry sectors.

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The prevelance of overweightness and obesity among Australians has been steadily increasing for the past 30 years. A report from the Department of Health in Australia (2008) states that 25% of children are currently overweight or obese. Studies suggest that the overweight and obese are less active while others find that physical movement plays an important role in the prevention of becoming overweight and obese in childhood and adolescence. The State of Western Australia’s Children and Young People reported that less than one-half (48.9%) of 5 to 15 year-olds in WA met the recommended amount of physical activity in 2012. Ongoing research is conducting a variety of studies to find reasons and solutions. To effectively prevent and reduce childhood obesity it is helpful to understand children’s mobility behaviour in relation to the surrounding environment. Spatial Information has been recently used to show spatial movements for kids. However the evidence base on what might work to increase children’s mobility is still poor.  This paper aims to presents findings of relevant literature and outlines the roles of spatial technologies played in understanding child mobility behaviours in relation to their sourrounding environment. Also, assess the impact of behavoiural change on childrens weight. The research output will be a great opportunity to magnify our understanding of the contributions of spatial technologies in explaining individual children’s mobility and what may influence movement behaviours including spatial techonologies which may help promote new conversations on health measures.

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Muamer Dajdic has completed his Business Admin. (Honours) from Humber College, Ontario, Canada. He has completed his Business Admin. Finance (Honours) from Guelph-Humber College, Ontario, Canada. He has completed his CSC (Canadian Securities Certificate) from Canadian Securities Institution, Ontario, Canada. He has won numerous entrepreneurship awards. He was also awarded JACK C. MONTGOMERY VA MEDICAL CENTER EXCELLENCE AWARD. He is a motivational educator of The Healthy Living. He has spoken across the North America at Global Obesity Conferences, Schools, Universities, Fitness Clubs, & many other organizations. He is the upcoming author of the book: The Healthy Living Process. One of his biggest awards is helping other lose over 1000 lbs!

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The objective of this research and analysis was to identify the key success factors behind the weight loss and maintenance. With numerous failed attempts at lossing weight, earlier in my life even with the help of healthcare professionals, I was determined to identify the key success factors behind the weight loss and maintenance so that I could have fun, enjoy life, and achieve my full potential in life. I was almost 500 lbs when I was only 20 and I thought I was going to die young. I could barely move from the couch where I played video games and ate junk food. By the time I turned 22, I had lost OVER 300 lbs and continue to keep it off for over 5 years now! My mission in life is to prevent youth from becoming obese and going down the same path I've been on. It is such a waste of a young life. In addition to this, I help Global Healthcare Professionals improve their weight loss and maintenance processes so that together WE CAN help SAVE 100,000,000 lives from obesity across the world. I believe maintaining a healthy body (mental & physical) is the foundation for our health & life. We can do this by having fun and enjoying life, living well by eating well and being moderately active while achieving our dreams. I am here to present my findings in order to help you better understand people who are struggling with obesity. This presentation will provide you a better understanding of what obese individuals go through on a daily basis. As a result, you will be able to improve your patient's lives and help them achieve a healthier lifestyle while achieving their full potential in life.