If you want to learn more about the benefits of low-carb and ketogenic dietary approaches for health and sustainable weight loss from a panel of international experts in medicine and nutrition, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined by the Maintenance of Certification Program of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and approved by the University of Ottawa’s Office of Continuing Professional Development. You may claim a maximum of 3.50 hours (credits are automatically calculated).

Featuring THREE International Experts in low-carb and ketogenic diets
Dr. Paul Mason, MD, sport and exercise physician; Ivor Cummins, BE, CEng MIEI PMP, nutrition expert and host of the acclaimed ‘The Fat Emperor’ podcast; and Joy Kiddie, MSc, RD, the “low carb healthy fat dietitian” will be sharing their expertise in low carb and ketogenic approaches to health.

DR. PAUL MASON, MD

Dr. Mason has expertise in the latest science surrounding nutrition and weight loss. He helps his patients achieve their weight loss goals through a low carbohydrate/ketogenic diet approach.

IVOR CUMMINS, BE (Chem) CEng MIEI PMP

Ivor Cummins is a Biochemical Engineer who has spent over three decades in corporate technical leadership positions, where he specializes in leading large worldwide teams in complex problem-solving.

JOY KIDDIE MSc, RD

Joy is registered with the College of Dietitians of British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, and is a member of the Dietitians of Canada. Joy’s areas of practice include low-carb healthy eating, preventative nutrition, therapeutic nutrition and anti-inflammatory protocol.
Join us for a series of expert-led presentations followed by a dynamic, interactive panel discussion and a live Q+A period. You’ll have the opportunity to interact directly with the experts. Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, MD, intensivist, palliative care physician, and host of the Solving Healthcare podcast will lead the events throughout the one-day summit. Don’t miss your chance to participate in this incredible day.

This expert-led, virtual event will equip healthcare providers with information about the benefits of low carb and ketogenic dietary approaches to enhance health. The sessions are also open to any interested members of the public. Participants will learn in a dynamic, real-time setting from a panel of international experts in medicine and nutrition, all from the comfort of their own home.

The summit seeks to provide participants with evidence-based information pertaining to the value of low carb and ketogenic dietary approaches for health. Participants will learn directly from leading international experts, and will leave the summit with the following abilities:

Describe how low carb and ketogenic dietary approaches can improve health

Explain the benefits of low carb and ketogenic diets in the clinical setting

Summarize the clinical benefits of low carb and ketogenic dietary approaches to improve health

Identify and correctly demystify misconceptions surrounding high-fat diets

Justify the importance of a customized approach to low-carb and ketogenic diets

About Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng, MD
Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng cares for the sickest of the sick in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Ottawa Hospital.  His research focuses on making the ICU more efficient and improving access to palliative care services.  To achieve this, he founded the Resource Optimization Network, a multidisciplinary research group working to reduce health spending in this area without compromising care.  Dr. K, as he is fondly called, is a leading contributor helping the department to achieve its vision of shaping the future of Medicine.

Supported By:

Kim Sutton

Marketing & Business Automation Mentor, Positive Productivity

The Canadian Clinicians for Therapeutic Nutrition

Physicians and Health Professionals Using Nutrition to Improve Health