Thursday Evening those registered for the Scientific Sessions and Industry Sessions are invited to the Welcome Reception, 7:00 - 10:00PM

Friday Evening those registered for the Scientific Sessions and Industry Sessions are invited to the President's Dinner, 7:00 - Midnight (Tickets may also be purchased for the President's Dinner separately)

 

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

 

Please scroll down for each session track schedule.

 

SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS - Location: Conference Theater
Scientific Sessions are approved for 15 Category 1 Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits. 
Registration is required to attend these sessions and attendance is required to receive CME credits.

Friday, September 17, 2004

 

9:00     Dr. Wilshire                  The Case Against Low-carb…A Critical Review of the Evidence

10:00   Dr. Berez                     Clinical Research with Low Carbohydrate Nutrition…

11:00   Dr. Singer                     Sugar Alcohols and Their Health Implications

Noon  

1:00     Dr. Bailes                     Childhood Obesity and Controlled-Carbohydrate Nutrition

2:00     Dr. Abernethy              Resistant Starch Update

3:00     Dr. Trager                    Controlled Carbohydrate Nutrition

4:00     Dr. Hays                      Role of Saturated Fat in Carbohydrate-Restricted Diets 

 

Saturday, September 18, 2004

 

9:00     Dr. Volek                     Body Composition and Cardiovascular Aspects of VLCKD

10:00   Dr. Berkowitz               Dilemmas in Obesity Treatment

11:00   Dr. Bibus                      Omega 3 Dietary Fats - Implications in Health and Disease

Noon  

1:00     Dr. Bernstein                A Low Carbohydrate Diet is Essential in Treating Diabetes

2:00     Dr. Feinman                 Thermodynamics of Weight Loss Diets

3:00     Dr. Vernon                   Metabolic Management…Basic Science to Patient Care

4:00     Dr. Spears                    Advanced Lipid Testing…Diagnosis of Metabolic Syndrome

5:00     Dr. Pescatore               Fats - Getting Comfortable in the Low Carbohydrate Era

Sunday, September 19, 2004

9:00 - Noon                            Consensus Building Round Table

GENERAL SESSIONS - Location: Regency Ballroom
General Sessions are open to all registered attendees of the Scientific Sessions and Industry Sessions and Registered Consumers.  Purchase Tickets Online.
Friday, September 17, 2004
 
Noon           John Mavropoulos               Keys to Weight Management
1:00            Dr. Michael Singer                Overview of Sweeteners & Sugar Alcohols
2:00            Regina Wilshire                     Dietary Guidelines Versus Controlled-Carb Nutrition
3:00            Fran Gare                             Ketosis - Understanding the Process in Metabolism
4:00            Jeffery Baker                        Make a Difference!
5:00            Dr. Ann de Wees Allen        Understanding Seals on Foods
 
Saturday, September 18, 2004
 
10:00          Jonny Bowden                     Choosing the Low-Carb Diet that's Right for You
11:00          Andrea Mondello                 Low-Carb 101
Noon          Dr. Keith Berkowitz             Controlled-Carb Nutrition
1:00           Dr. Fred Pescatore                The Future of Low-Carb Dieting - Making it a Lifestyle
2:00           Lora Ruffner                          Perspectives: A Low-Carb Journey Takes a Lifetime Commitment
3:00           Karlene Karst                        Health Implications of Trans-Fats in the Diet
4:00           Valerie Berkowitz                  Living Low-Carb: A New Beginning for You & Your Family
5:00           Joy Pape                               Getting Motivated

INDUSTRY SESSIONS - Location: Potomac V
Industry Sessions are open to those registered for Scientific Sessions or Industry Sessions.  Register Online.
Thursday, September 16, 2004

3:00 - 5:00 Regulatory Round Table
                   Susan Bond, FDA
                   Tom Pahl, FTC

Friday, September 17, 2004

11:00   Hannah Sutter                    Opportunities & Obstacles in the European Markets
Noon
1:00     Eileen Gillan                       Marketing & Public Relations: Strategic Planning
2:00     Jay Hines, Esq.                  Protecting your Investment: Trademarks
3:00     Jim Hamilton, Esq.             Protecting your Investment: Patents
4:00     Dr. Fran Gare                    Nutritional Value of Food: Why it Must be a Focus

Saturday, September 18, 2004
 
 9:00        Dr. Gil Wilshire     
10:00       Jeffery Baker                   Make a Difference!
11:00       Linda Langdon                 Understanding the Psychology of the Dieter
Noon
1:00         Karlene Karst                  Getting the Trans-Fats out of Food
2:00         Dr. Fred Pescatore            Keeping Low Carb Nutritionally Valid - The new Industry Standard
3:00         Dr. Ann de Wees Allen    Certifying your Low-Carb and Controlled-Carb Foods
4:00         Regina Wilshire                Creative Attacks on Low-Carb by Industries in Decline

Sunday, September 19, 2004

9:00 - Noon                            Consensus Building Round Table