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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Louisiana Legislature for designating May 12, 2008 as Obesity Awareness Day, and for urging obesity education and prevention in their state. In addition, the resolution states, “Obesity Awareness Day will allow participants to provide education on the public health risks of obesity and to recognize
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Florida Legislature for recognizing April 10, 2008 as “Obesity Awareness Day.” In addition, the House also declared that leaders have a responsibility to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles for the citizens of this state, including communicating information about healthy diet, the importance of physical activity
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Tampa, FL – The Walk from Obesity is excited to debut the official Walk from Obesity Cookbook. The purpose of this cookbook is to provide readers healthy delectable recipes that will offer their palate a flavorful sense of exquisite taste and nutrition. The proceeds from this cookbook directly benefit the Walk from Obesity. The Walk from
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on the state of Mississippi House of Representatives to withdraw House Bill 282 (HB 282) that discriminates against those affected by obesity by restricting their right to dine in restaurants. The OAC strongly feels that HB 282 is outright discrimination against the population with obesity
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Tampa, Fla. – The Walk from Obesity is proud to announce the formation of the Bryan G. Woodward Community Grant Program. The program was founded to support local initiatives to address the obesity epidemic in cities that host an Obesity Action Coalition and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery(ASMBS) Foundation Walk from Obesity. Only those
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Gainesville, Fla. – This past September and October in 70 cities across the United States, more than 11,000 walkers and donors took part in the Annual Walk from Obesity. From coast to coast, individuals affected by obesity, their family members and friends, healthcare professionals and many others came together and proudly walked to raise awareness
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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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Tampa, Fla. – In light of recent studies in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) demonstrating a powerful connection between obesity interventions and reduced deaths, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) calls on insurers and employers to increase access to the treatments of obesity and morbid obesity. In one study, led by Ted D. Adams,
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Gainesville, Fla. – In September and October 2007 in more than 70 cities across the United States, those affected by the disease of obesity will join forces and walk to raise money for education, research, advocacy, prevention and treatment of obesity. At this year’s Walk, friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of those who are
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce the release of its newest patient-focused brochure, titled “Understanding Obesity Stigma.” This free brochure was created in partnership with the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity and is designed to provide individuals with an understanding of obesity stigma in areas such as
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