Open Meeting Monday 19th November 2007 6pm - 9.30pm The Medical Society of London, Lettsom House, 11 Chandos St, London W1G 9EB
Programme . 6 - 6.30pm - Prof David Morley - Cleave Lecture: 'Growth Monitoring over 40 Years' 6.30 - 6.40pm Prof Michael Crawford - Update on two burning issues:1.
There are now more calories from fat than protein in traditionally low
fat food. How much does this distortion of the food chain account for
the rise in obesity? 2.
Neurotoxicity of Methyl Mercury in Fish as it affects Pregnancy and the
Future Cognitive Development of the Child. Is it time for a revision of
the FDA and FSA Advisories? 6.40pm - 7.10pm Dr Tom Brenna - The fats about feeding mother's and baby's brains 7.10pm - 7.40pm Dr David Haslam - Obesity: No Laughing Matter 7.40pm - 9.30pm Buffet and discussion
Spaces limited. Price £25 including buffet. Students £10. Existing McCarrison Society Members free. Reserve and pay on-line
6 - 6.30pm - Cleave Lecture: Prof David Morley (Prof Emeritus ICH) 'Growth Monitoring over 40 Years'
Prof David Morley MD, FRCP, CBE is Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Child Health.(ICH). In 1985 he was the founder of International Child Health and has made an outstanding contribution with his teaching aids aimed at improving the health of children that have been distributed world-wide.
6.30 - 6.40pm Prof Michael Crawford (IBCHN) - Update on two burning issues:
1. There are now more calories from fat than protein in traditionally low fat food. How much does this distortion of the food chain account for the rise in obesity? 2. Neurotoxicity of Methyl Mercury in Fish as it affects Pregnancy and the Future Cognitive Development of the Child. Is it time for a revision of the FDA and FSA Advisories?
6.40pm - 7.10pm Dr Tom Brenna (Cornell University, USA) - The fats about feeding mother's and baby's brains
Dr Tom Brenna is internationally recognised as a pioneer in understanding the need for different omega 3 fatty acids for the development of the child's brain.
7.10pm - 7.40pm Dr David Haslam (National Obesity Forum) - Obesity: No Laughing Matter
Dr David Haslam is the Clinical Director of the NOF. He took charge of formulating the guidelines for obesity management in primary care and has also been invited to sit on a four-man working party by the RCPCH to developthe first guidelines for management of childhood obesity.