Organizations - Resources: Obesity

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Organizations

American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard St. Alexandria, VA 22311 800-342-2383 (toll free) AskADA@diabetes.orgwww.diabetes.org

The leading professional organization devoted to research and treatment of diabetes, a common complication of overweight and obesity. Provides extensive information on nutrition and weight loss for people with diabetes.

American Dietetic Association 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000 Chicago, IL 60606 800-877-1600 (toll free) www.eatright.org

A professional organization of registered dietitians. Provides information on nutrition and a list of dietitians in your area.

American Obesity Association 1250 24th St., NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037 202-776-7711 www.obesity.org

An advocacy group that works to eliminate laws and policies that negatively affect people with obesity. Also educates the public about obesity issues.

American Society for Bariatric Surgery 100 SW 75th St., Suite 201 Gainesville, FL 32607 352-331-4900 info@asbs.orgwww.asbs.org

The leading professional organization for the study and support of surgical therapies for obesity. Provides public education and patient support programs.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians 2821 S. Parker Road, Suite 625 Aurora, CO 80014 303-770-2526 info@asbp.orgwww.asbp.org

A professional organization of surgeons who perform bariatric surgery for weight loss. Provides names of surgeons in your area.

North American Association for the Study of Obesity The Obesity Society 8630 Fenton St., Suite 918 Silver Spring, MD 20910 301-563-6526 www.naaso.orgwww.obesityresearch.org

The leading professional organization devoted to research and improvement of obesity. Provides public education and patient support programs.

Overeaters Anonymous P.O. Box 44020 Rio Rancho, NM 87174 505-891-2664 www.oa.org

A nonprofit organization of support groups. Modeled after the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous program.

Shape Up America! www.shapeup.org

A not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue. Provides evidence-based information and guidance on weight management.

Weight-Control Information Network 1 WIN Way Bethesda, MD 20892 877-946-4627 (toll free) win.niddk.nih.gov

An information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.

Last updated:	June 20, 2007