The OAC Community is proud to officially unveil our core set of Beliefs and Demands which serve as the guiding principles for the work we’re apart of. Please take a moment and share them today!

On YWM2018 Day 4, attendees gathered together one last time for a Sunday morning send-off that let them share their “Ah ha!” moments, empowering memories and valueable takeaways from an incredible weekend in Denver.

On YWM2018 Day 3, attendees continued to receive top-notch weight and health education from experts such as surgeons, physicians, researchers, dietitians and more. The Day also focused on celebrating OAC Community members who have gone above and beyond in making a difference for people affected by obesity.

On YWM2018 Day 2, attendees learned about the power of taking #OACAction and being a special part of OAC’s Community. The day also focused on providing evidence-based weight/health education, tools, resources and support, and ended with a Welcoming Ceremonies Dinner to celebrate the power of coming together!

On the first day of YWM2018 in Denver, OAC trained attendees on how to make a difference through different types of advocacy. Then, we kicked-off the weekend with a Welcome Reception for Exhibitors and Attendees that set the stage for all to come!

Every year, the number of individuals living with obesity increases. With that increase comes a need for more healthcare professionals than ever before to discuss the topic of weight and how it impacts health. However, this hasn’t always been simple. Though obesity was classified as a disease by the American Medical Association (AMA) in 2013,
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OAC is pleased to welcome one brand new member to our honorary Chairman’s Council – FitForMe! FitForMe has pledged their support at the Bronze level and has partnered with the OAC to help us improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. They are a unique brand specializing in tailor-made,
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By: Sarah Bramblette, MSHLBiscayne Park, Florida We are often quicker to complain than we are to give compliments. When it comes to experiences with weight bias, I can quickly tell you stories and give you examples from many areas of my life. They stand out in memory because they had such a profound impact on
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Tampa, Fla. – As the number of individuals living with obesity increases, so does the need to find healthcare providers qualified to discuss weight and how it impacts health. The OAC has launched a free resource, ObesityCareProviders.com to help. Finding a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and able to talk with patients about their weight
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Tampa, Fla. –  As the leading National nonprofit patient organization in obesity, people have always been the OAC’s foundation for how we impact change. The OAC is proud to reaffirm its commitment to seeing a better world for people living with obesity through the launch of our new Community – an enriched member experience designed
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“The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the World Health Organization (WHO) for including the disease of obesity in their recently released “Time to Deliver” report on noncommunicable diseases. With obesity impacting more than 93 million Americans, and quickly becoming a global epidemic, it is imperative that we raise awareness of the disease and continue efforts
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Tampa, Fla. – It is projected that 75 percent of Americans will suffer from the disease of obesity by 2020. There has never been a greater need for science-based education on health and weight than now. With that in mind, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the Nation’s most powerful voice dedicated to helping individuals with
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