VISION
The PASOO envisions an obesity risk-free nation.
MISSION
Pioneer in the prevention and control of obesity and its complications…
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHO WE ARE
The idea of creating a local organization to focus on the study of overweight and obesity in the Philippines was first conceived by Dr. Augusto D. Litonjua, following his participation in the European Congress on Obesity…
What’s New?
Philippine Consensus Statement on Ketogenic and Fasting Diet
The moderators collated and summarized all these evidences to come up with proposed statements and presented them to the group for consensus voting.
Exercise Is Medicine
What is the Exercise is Medicine (EIM) Program?
EIM is a global program committed to the belief that:
- Physical activity is integral to the prevention and treatment of disease.
- Physical fitness should be regularly assessed as part of all medical care
- Exercise should be a standard inclusion in all activities related to disease prevention and treatment.
POSTPONED: Exercise Prescription Course
Notice of Postponement. A Certification Course For Physicians and Fitness Professionals – Exercise is Medicine Philippines
Exercise Is Medicine e-Newsletter – February 2014
The First Edition of Exercise is Medicine Philippines, The Official e-Newsletter
Exercising With Hypertension
Hypertension is defined as a chronically elevated blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg and affects nearly 50 million Filipinos.
Exercising With Type 2 Diabetes
If you have type 2 diabetes, regular physical activity is essential for controlling your blood glucose
Exercising With Hyperlipidemia
Hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for many forms of cardiovascular disease.
Exercising With Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) causes a reduction in blood flow to the lower extremities due to narrowing of the arteries.
Exercising With Asthma
While exercise may be an asthma trigger for some people, research indicates that it is possible to build up tolerance to physical activity.
Exercising With Lower Back Pain
Hypertension, which is defined as a chronically elevated blood pressure greater than 140/90 mmHg, affects nearly 50 million Filipinos.
Exercising With Arthritis
An estimated 40 million people have some form of arthritis in the Philippines.
Exercising While Losing Weight
Regular physical activity, with a sensible diet, is the most effective way lose weight.
Exercise Is Medicine e-Newsletter – June 2015
Message from the EIMP Chair; Faculty Train in Singapore; The EIMP Trainers; EIM NEWS; and more!
Obesity Alert
PASOO Cookbook: Breakfast and Snacks – Big Bites For Breakfast and Breaks
Eat Breakfast Like A King Through Healthy Delightful Choices
PASOO Cookbook: Delectable Treats for Sweet-Toothed Diabetics
Counting Carbs? There’s more to that!
PASOO Cookbook: Enjoy Diabetic-Friendly Meals the Chef Sau Way
Learn easy to prepare diabetic meal plan good for 14 days