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Conference Room Nr.2, Latvian Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists conference

12.00–18.00
Latvian Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists conference “Integrated approach to weight reduction”
12.00–12.10
Opening remarks
12.10–12.45
Epigenetics, genetic predisposition and dietary management: does our weight and recommended nutrition depend on genes?
Gita Tauriņa, medical geneticist, Head of the Medical Genetics and Prenatal Diagnostics Clinic, Children’s University Hospital
Asoc. prof. Dr. med. Madara Auzenbaha, certified geneticist and researcher, Molecular Genetics Research Laboratory
12.45–13.25
Modern approach to treatment of obesity: from mitochondrial disfunction to GIP/GLP-1 therapy
Prof. Dr. med. Ilze Konrāde, Head of the Endocrinology Department, Riga University Hospital East
13.25–13.35
Supporter news
13.35–14.10
Coffee break
14.10–14.50
Sleep and metabolism – can bioactive compounds help?
Dr. med. Natālija Bērziņa, clinical psychiatrist, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), insomnia therapist, CoB, SIA “GrandVer klīnika”, MoB, Latvian Sleep Medicine Society
14.50–15.25
Psychological dimensions of excess weight: specialist-patient communication efficiency tips
Kristīne Dūdiņa, clinical psychologist, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) therapist, Vivendi Health Centre
15.25–16.05
Emotional eating, dietary management applications of the cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). Clinical case study: from motivation to habit
Gita Ignace, certified nutritionist, Kuldīga Hospital
16.05–16.15
Supporter news
16.15–16.25
Break
16.25–17.05
Nutritional management of obesity. Dietary management approaches to weight reduction: comparative analysis of various strategies. Multiple case study conclusions on efficiency of FMD diet
Svetlana Aleksejeva, certified nutritionist, Riga Hospital 1
17.05–17.15
Supporter news
17.15–17.55
Nutritional guidelines for patients with obesity and metabolic syndrome. Post-bariatric-surgery diet
Guna Bīlande, certified nutritionist, Jūrmala Hospital
17.55–18.00
Closing