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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) UNVEILS NEW MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE

Tampa, Fla. – In an effort to broaden its reach, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has restructured its membership categories, now offering one category for individuals to join – Individual Membership. Previously, the OAC also offered additional membership categories specifically for professionals and physicians, which were accompanied with higher membership dues. In evaluating this structure, the OAC recognized that segmenting the categories provided no additional strength in our voice, as the OAC is about the individual affected by obesity and all who are concerned with the epidemic.

OBESITY ACTION COALITION (OAC) UNVEILS “BIAS BUSTERS” TO COMBAT WEIGHT BIAS AND STIGMA

Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has unveiled a new initiative to combat weight bias and stigma, titled “Bias Busters.” “Weight bias and discrimination create significant obstacles for individuals affected by obesity. From weight bias in healthcare settings to pop culture, these individuals are often targets of unfair, disrespectful treatment because of their weight. No other disease is the focus of discrimination as well as jokes, ridicule or humor,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO. The goal of “Bias Busters” is to engage the public in the conversation of

“YOUR WEIGHT MATTERS” CAMPAIGN CHALLENGES THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TO TALK TO THEIR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL ABOUT THEIR WEIGHT

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 challenge to all Americans to talk to their healthcare professional about their weight.    The OAC is encouraging all Americans to visit www.yourweightmatters.org and learn more about measuring their weight, health and wellness and much more. When

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