“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