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By Wendy Pruim I always “felt” fat. I can recall feeling on the outside as far back as Kindergarten, always being teased by classmates, and I remember associating that with my size. While it may be true that I was heavier than my classmates, having come across childhood photos after my father’s passing in 2013,
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“The Whale” is a film that tells the story of a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. As you watch the film, we challenge you to spend some time thinking about Charlie’s experience with obesity. Please note that this movie
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When Maya Cohen decided she was ready to seek professional help for her weight, little did she know it was the beginning of her journey with advocacy for people living with obesity. At Maya’s first visit with an obesity medicine specialist in Boston, she had a life-changing experience. Her doctor skipped the conventional “eat less,
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is honored to have participated in the upcoming film “The Whale.” The production company, A24, approached us with the opportunity to offer the production team and the film’s lead actor, Brendan Fraser, insight into the realities of living with severe obesity. Please note that this movie may be challenging for
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  Today is Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving where people all over the world donate to charities they love. We love Giving Tuesday because it showcases the strength and power of our members. The OAC Community is the driving force by which we make change happen – whether it’s in our own weight
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Since our very first OAC Convention in 2012, we’ve met thousands of members and individuals who have been affected by obesity and have wanted to find a like-minded community with similar experiences and struggles. Mary C. is an OAC member from Seal Beach, California, who has been with us since the beginning of our Convention
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Last week, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) wrapped up our groundbreaking Advocacy Town Hall Series. Aspiring obesity advocates from across the country joined OAC in our efforts to expand access to care, stop weight bias and create a better world for people with obesity. The Advocacy Town Halls were live virtual meetings that gave our members
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to present our most popular resource: Weight Matters Magazine. One of the most celebrated benefits of OAC’s Premium Access Membership add-on, this quarterly publication offers a variety of articles designed to educate readers on all topics concerning weight and health. Delivered directly to your mailbox four times a
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  The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is honored to announce Chair Patricia Nece, JD, was awarded The Obesity Society’s (TOS) Presidential Medal of Distinction at ObesityWeek® 2022. Ms. Nece was recognized for her courage in advocating for people with obesity. As a dedicated member of the Obesity Action Coalition and Chair of the OAC National Board
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Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released its annual obesity statistics. The new data shows that the prevalence of obesity in a state is strongly correlated with its levels of income and wealth, level of education and access to food. However, most notably in the report was a change in tone and
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Forbes, a global media company, published an article that covers the effects weight bias can have on patients with obesity or excess weight. The article aimed to answer the following questions: What is weight bias, and what are its effects? Why do healthcare providers have weight bias? How do we improve weight bias in healthcare?
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Ro has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level and is a first-time Council member! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Ro Ro is a direct-to-patient healthcare company helping people achieve their health goals through the most convenient
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