Washington, DC – On Monday, July 18, 2011, the Obesity Care Continuum (OCC), represented by The Obesity Society (TOS), the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) again met with the FDA to discuss expanding treatment options for patients with serious medical obesity.
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Tampa, Fla. – In an effort to raise awareness of the effects of excess weight on overall health, the OAC has released a new series of educational brochures.  Millions of Americans are affected by excess weight, obesity and severe obesity. One of the most common conditions related to excess weight is type 2 diabetes. Approximately
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