Tampa, Fla. – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity and The Obesity Society (TOS) released newly-drafted guidelines aimed at educating media representatives on how to appropriately discuss the disease of obesity in the media. The guidelines focus on areas of journalistic reporting such as conducting balanced coverage
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Tampa, Fla. – The OAC – the nation’s most powerful voice impacting individuals struggling with the disease of obesity and weight-related issues – released the complete educational program for its 3rd Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention taking place September 25 – 28 in Orlando, Fla. With more than 50 educational topics, the agenda aims
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Tampa, Fla. – Today, the OAC released new and exciting information on its 3rd Annual National Convention, including registration pricing details, the official opening date of registration, this year’s Convention theme and much more! This year’s Convention, Together We S.H.I.N.E. (Support, Health, Inspiration, Networking and Education), is set for September 25-28 in Orlando, Fla. And
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Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is pleased to welcome Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA, as Chairman of the Coalition. As a longtime OAC member, recipient of the 2012 OAC “Member of the Year” award and frequent Your Weight Matters Magazine author, Ted has consistently provided the OAC with dedication, knowledge and obesity-focused expertise. “The OAC is
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