Epidemiology & Prevention and Nutrition, Physical Activity & Metabolism 2013 Scientific Sessions

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Location: New Orleans Marriott, New Orleans, La.
Conference Dates: Mar. 19 - 22, 2013

The EPI | NPAM Spring 2013 Scientific Sessions focus on obesity, nutrition, physical activity, genetics, metabolism, biomarkers, risk factors, subclinical disease, clinical disease, healthy populations, and global health and prevention clinical trials.   The program also highlights strategies to translate advances in basic and clinical science into efforts to promote cardiometabolic health in both the clinical and population setting.  The program includes presentations of new high-quality, high-impact research; and, it is organized around oral, moderated poster, and poster abstract presentations, with special translational science lectures and debates on current issues relevant to cardiometabolic health and preventive cardiology.

RESOURCES: Program Planner | Program at a Glance 

Featured News from the EPI | NPAM 2013 conference

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

• 180,000 deaths worldwide may be associated with sugary soft drinks

Thursday, March 21, 2013

• Adults worldwide eat almost double daily AHA recommended amount of sodium
   
• Eating too much salt led to nearly 2.3 million heart-related deaths worldwide in 2010

• Most pre-packaged meals, snacks for toddlers contain too much salt

• Energy drinks may increase blood pressure, disturb heart rhythm

Friday, March 22, 2013

• Physically active healthcare providers more likely to give physical activity counseling

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