Resource Guide for Obesity

by Polsdorfer R

American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

120 South Riverside Plaza

Suite 2190

Chicago, IL 60606-6995

312-899-0040

1-800-877-1600

http://www.eatright.org

Visit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics website for lots of information on food safety and nutrition. Learn about how to achieve a healthy weight, how to manage chronic health conditions, and how to eat nutritious food.

Obesity Society

1110 Bonifant Street

Suite 500

Silver Spring, MD 20910

301-563-6526

http://www.obesity.org

The Obesity Society focuses on changing public policy and perceptions about obesity. It is an authoritative source for policy makers, media, professionals, and patients on the obesity epidemic. Program areas include: education, research, prevention, treatment, consumer protection, discrimination, and stigma.

Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

PO Box 44020

Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020

505-891-2664

https://oa.org

OA is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, are recovering from compulsive overeating. OA welcomes anyone who wants to stop eating compulsively.

Revision Information

Reviewer: Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
Review Date: 01/2017
Update Date: 01/27/2016

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