Nashville, TN – On September 14, 2007, Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen declared September 29, 2007 as “Walk to Prevent Obesity Day.” The proclamation details Tennessee’s ranking nationally as sixth in regards to obesity with 28.8 percent of the population considered to have obesity. In addition, it discusses the efforts of the American Society for Metabolic
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Tampa, FL – On Saturday, September 29, 2007, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) are set to host the 2007 Tampa Bay “Walk from Obesity” at Westfield Citrus Park in Tampa, Fla. This weekend, in more than 70 cities across the United States, those affected by
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Gainesville, Fla. – On Saturday, September 29, 2007, the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) are set to host the 2007 “Walk from Obesity” in more than 70 cities across the United States. This weekend, those affected by the disease of obesity will join forces and walk
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