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Tampa, Fla. –Beginning this weekend, spring Walk from Obesity events will kick off the 2010 Walk from Obesity season. Across the United States walkers will take to the streets, shopping malls, high school tracks and many other locations to raise awareness of the obesity epidemic, health and much more. “We are incredibly excited to start
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Tampa, Fla. – Hypertension, sleep apnea, diabetes, high cholesterol and stroke – these are all serious health risks associated with excess weight. In an effort to raise public awareness of excess weight and its related health risks, the “Your Weight Matters” campaign, brought to you by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), is issuing a nationwide
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Tampa, Fla. –In light of the recent recommendation of the United States Preventative Task Force (USPTF), the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling for all employers and insurers to add health insurance coverage of the recommended childhood obesity treatments. The recommendations of the USPTF highlight the fact that treating childhood obesity in moderate to intensive
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Tampa, Fla. – On January 18, 2010, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will launch a national weight and health awareness campaign aimed to encourage the American public to assess their weight and urge them to speak to their doctor about their weight. The goal of this campaign is to get the American public to start
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce Barbara Thompson, MLS, as the new chairperson of the Coalition. Ms. Thompson has been a member of the OAC since its beginning in 2005 and has held a position on the board of directors for the past four years. Ms. Thompson’s undeniable passion
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has called on the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) to immediately end its campaign for the promotion of vegetarianism due to its stigmatizing image and portrayal of  individuals with obesity. The OAC believes this campaign is completely inappropriate as no individual should be stigmatized
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Tampa, Florida, June 17, 2009 – Statement from Obesity Action Coalition President and CEO Joseph Nadglowski: “As a Coalition of those affected, the OAC encourages discussion around this topic of obesity and disability, as it is not clearly defined and is not simple. The determination of obesity should be based on scientific and medical factual
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Tampa, Fla. – On April 28, 2009, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour signed HB1530 into law, which provides medical treatment for state and school employees affected by obesity and morbid obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) would like to thank all the individuals involved with this issue for their proactive thinking in enacting HB1530. Providing Mississippi
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Tampa, FL – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) issued a formal letter to President Barack Obama asking him to keep obesity at the forefront of healthcare reform during his presidency. Thousands of individuals affected by obesity joined with the OAC in this effort and signed-on to the letter to ensure their voices are heard.
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce the 2009 National Board of Directors. The elected directors began serving their terms on January 1, 2009. The OAC National Board of Directors are as follows: James Fivecoat, MBA, Chairman; Barbara Thompson, MLS, Vice-Chairman; Georgeann Mallory, RD, Treasurer; Christopher Still, DO, FACN, FACP,
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce the update of one of its most popular educational pieces – the “Understanding Childhood Obesity” brochure and poster. This free resource now features the widely and commonly used body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile charts. The brochure provides an in-depth look at childhood obesity,
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Tampa, Fla. – This September and October more than 70 cities throughout the United States will host an annual Walk from Obesity. From coast to coast, those affected by the disease of obesity, loved ones, friends,  colleagues, healthcare professionals and many others will join forces and walk in recognition of the obesity epidemic. “The Walk
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