For 10 years, OAC’s Your Weight Matters Convention has transformed lives as the nation’s leading conference dedicated to bringing together individuals concerned about their weight and health. From our top-notch, science-based education to our powerful Community of support, our Convention is a highly anticipated, must-attend OAC event! Expanding Our Reach and Convention Events While the
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The OAC is honored to welcome two new members to the OAC National Board of Directors. Liz Paul and Robyn Pashby, PhD, bring their personal experience and dedication to improving the lives of people living with obesity and join the Board in directing the OAC and its activities, setting long-term goals for the association and
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In 2021, we set a year-end goal to raise $10,000 to help support our ever-expanding education, advocacy and support programs, funds that empower us to make 2022 the most impactful year we’ve ever had. We’re happy to report that, with the support of our tireless Community, we CRUSHED our fundraising goal by more than $1,500!
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Obesity Action Coalition began its end of year push to secure additional cosponsors for the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) in November. Since Thanksgiving, we have picked up 24 additional cosponsors in the House bringing the total to 125, and one in the Senate bringing the total to 17. An important part of this
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