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VERÔNICA VAZQUEZ VELAZQUEZ


PhD in Psychology from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).
 Clinical psychologist at the Obesity and Eating Disorders Clinic of the National Institute of Medical
Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ), in Mexico City since 2000.
 President of Obesidades.
 Professor of Postgraduate Course of High Specialty in Obesity (UNAM and the Ministry of Health),
Master of Integrated Care for Overweight and Obesity (Universidad La Salle) and Medicine School
(UNAM).
 Member of the Researchers National System in Mexico.
 
 

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Wednesday, June 26, 2024

• Room 2 - John Waterlow
14:15-15:45
SESSION: BEHAVIOURAL TREATMENT OF OBESITY
Coordinator: Ana R. Damaso (SP)

Abstract - 129916: THE SHORT-TERM EFFECT OF NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION GROUPS ADDED TO USUAL CARE IN OUTPATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL - Presenter: Aline Busanello
Evidence of Cognitive Behaviour treatment in the management of obesity and binge eating disorder
Speaker: Verônica Vazquez Velazquez (Mexico)

Mindful eating and intuitive eating: defining and understanding goals
Speaker: Renata Bressan Pepe (SP)

Physical activity: from counselling to prescription
Speaker: Clayton Dornelles Macedo (RS)

Discussion
15:45-16:45
LANCET SERIES: THE LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH AMERICAS: A CALL FOR WEIGHT STIGMA PAPERS AND PUBLISHING EXCELLENCE
Speaker: Taissa Vila (RJ)
Speaker: Stuart Flint (United Kingdom)
Speaker: Verônica Vazquez Velazquez (Mexico)
 

Thursday, June 27, 2024

• Room 2 - John Waterlow
08:00-09:30
SESSION: PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOMES MEASURES – IMPORTANCE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE AND RESEARCH
Coordinator: Andrea Levy (SP)

How to measure quality of life improvement in clinical practice?
Speaker: Verônica Vazquez Velazquez (Mexico)

ICHOM Set of Patient-Centred Outcome Measures for Adults living with Obesity
Speaker: Arya Sharma (Canada)

Treating obesity beyond weight loss: what matters more for patients?
Speaker: Amber Huett-garcia (United States)

Discussion
 

Saturday, June 29, 2024

• Room 2 - John Waterlow
11:00-12:30
SYMPOSIUM: STIGMA AND LANGUAGE IN OBESITY
Coordinator: Cynthia Melissa Valerio (RJ)

Abstracts - 129813: THE SPECIES ANAEROTRUNCUS COLIHOMINIS CORRELATES WITH ADIPOSITY, METABOLIC MARKERS, FOOD COMSUMPTION AND MENTAL HEALTH STATUS IN WOMEN WITH OBESITY, NORMAL WEIGHT, CONSTITUTIONAL THINNESS AND ANOREXIA NERVOSA - Presenter: Paula Waki Lopes da Rosa
Obesity Stigma in Latin America: are there cultural differences?
Speaker: Verônica Vazquez Velazquez (Mexico)

Compassion and Love in Obesity Management, what doctors are missing to treat patients long term
Speaker: Sean Wharton (United States)

Internalized stigma: what is it and how to manage it?
Speaker: Stuart Flint (United Kingdom)

Discussion


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Centro de Convenções Frei Caneca
R. Frei Caneca, 569 - Bela Vista,
São Paulo - SP, 01307-001




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