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Diabetes Association ®
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s
leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes
research, information, and advocacy. The mission of the
organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve
the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association promotes optimal nutrition
and well-being for all people by advocating for its
members.
American
Heart Association ®
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary
health agency with the mission of reducing disability
and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.
American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, the American Medical
Association’s strategic agenda remains rooted
in its historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence
in medical education and practice, and advocacy on
behalf of the medical profession and the patients it
serves.
American Obesity Association
The Association will champion the cause by promoting
education, research, and community action that can
improve the quality of life and self-image of sufferers.
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
The Society is a professional medical society of licensed
physicians who specialize in the medical treatment
of obesity and its associated conditions. Formed in
1950, ASBP has been instrumental in offering practical
information that doctors can use in their bariatric
practices, and supporting public policies to prevent
overweight and obesity.
American Society for Bariatric Surgery
The Society was founded in 1983. Foremost American surgeons
have formed this society’s leadership and have
established an excellent organization with educational
and support programs for surgeons and allied health
professionals.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting the
health and safety of people by providing information
to enhance health decisions and to promote health through
strong partnerships.
National Eating Disorders Association
The nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted
to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
The Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health,
a federal government agency, and provides leadership
for national programs in diseases of the heart, blood
vessels, lungs, and blood; blood resources; and sleep
disorders.
National Institutes of Health
Founded in 1887, the NIH is comprised of 25 separate
institutes and centers, all part of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
North American Association for the Study of Obesity:
the Obesity Society
The Society is an interdisciplinary society with the
purpose of developing, extending, and disseminating knowledge
in the field of obesity.
Obesity Action Coalition
The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those
affected by obesity through education, advocacy, and
support. The OAC strives to educate obese individuals,
family members, and the public on obesity.
Overeaters
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A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience,
strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive
overeating.
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Shape Up America!
Shape Up America! is a high-profile national initiative
to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity
in America.
TOPS ® Club
TOPS is a nonprofit organization that offers a healthy,
caring, and supportive approach to weight control.
WebMD ®
WebMD provides comprehensive health information and services.
The website includes the Weight Control Health Center,
which is dedicated to education about morbid obesity
and its treatment options.
Weight Loss Surgery Info
If you’re still unsure about bariatric surgery
and want to take a step back to learn more about the
basics, please visit our companion website. While you’re
there, sign up for the newsletter, WLS NewsSource.
Weight-control Information Network
The Network is a national information service of the
National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney
Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes
of Health. It was established in 1994 to provide health
professionals and consumers with science-based information
on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.
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