Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition had the honor and pleasure of interviewing the late legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus, and his son, Matt, for the Fall 2023 issue of Weight Matters Magazine. In the interview titled Tackling Obesity: A Conversation with Football Legends Dick and Matt Butkus, Mr. Butkus talked about his
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  The Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters Engage Convention is just around the corner! Here are ten reasons why you should register today:  You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest information about obesity. There’s something for everybody, no matter where you
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention was a weekend-long online event designed to help individuals better understand their weight and health. This year, YWM2023-Virtual aimed to shift the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that obesity is not a person’s fault, but each of us has the power to take back control
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By Anita Saah, OAC Community Member My relationship with my body and weight has been a struggle for most of my adult life. In fact, obesity affects my life to this day, even after having bariatric surgery. In some capacity, I think about my obesity on a regular basis — whether it’s weighing myself, looking
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The full program agenda for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is now available! This immersive and interactive educational experience will take place April 29-30 on OAC’s online platform, and registration opens March 17. This LIVE online event will present eight informative and ground-breaking weight and health-related topics over two days, all
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  Get ready because registration for the Obesity Action Coalition’s PREMIER weight and health conference, YWM2023-Virtual, OPENS March 17th! Join us April 29th – 30th to take part in a weekend packed with education and connection opportunities! YWM2023-Virtual offers multiple registration options to meet all needs, including a FREE option. YWM2023-Virtual will take place on
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