Sue Pedersen
Susie (Sue) Pedersen (born 1977) is a Canadian physician, best known for her work in obesity research.[1] She published the first randomized controlled trial on a portion control toll for weight loss[2] (Pedersen et al. 2007).
Education
Pedersen earned an MD at the University of Calgary in 2000. She became an internal medicine specialist in 2004, and went on to earn her subspecialty designation as Specialist in Endocrinology & Metabolism at the University of Calgary in 2005.
Career
Pedersen began her endocrinology career with busy practices in both Calgary, AB, and at the Royal University Hospital at the University of Saskatchewan. For the year of 2009, Dr. Sue is on a research sabbatical at the University of Copenhagen, where she is involved in several areas of obesity research.
References
- ↑ Bowden, Jonny; Bessinger, Jeannette (2008-07-01). Healthiest Meals on Earth: The Surprising, Unbiased Truth About What Meals to Eat and Why. Fair Winds. pp. 150–. ISBN 978-1-59233-318-9. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
- ↑ "Dinner plate helps diabetics shed pounds: study". Reuters. June 25, 2007. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
Bibliography
- Pedersen SD, Kang J, Kline JA. 2007. Portion control plate for weight loss in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a controlled clinical trial. PMID 17592101
External links
- Dr Sue's Official Website: www.drsue.ca Dr. Sue's Website and Blog
- CBC Newsworld Interview: CBC Newsworld Video Interview link