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American Obesity Association (AOA)
AOA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting
education, research, and community action that can improve the
quality of life for people with obesity. AOA is committed to:
- Educating the public about obesity and excess weight
gain and their roles in causing illness and unnecessary
deaths.
- Helping health professionals provide the best possible
care for people with obesity.
- Encouraging efforts to prevent obesity, especially in
children.
- Advocating that insurance companies and third-party
payors provide adequate coverage for obesity treatment
and prevention.
- Persuading government officials and legislators to fund
more obesity research and eliminate laws and policies
that negatively affect those with the disease.
- Ending social, economic, and legal discrimination
against those who suffer from obesity.
- Supporting research by universities and individual
scientists through a fund-raising affiliate, the American
Obesity Association Research Foundation.
If you are interested in becoming a member of AOA, you will
receive a newsletter at least four times a year to keep you up to
date on the latest research findings, legislative efforts, and
information on safe and effective techniques to prevent further
weight gain and for weight loss. You can benefit from discounts
on services and products, including prescription drugs. Annual
membership dues is $25 for individuals and $40 for families.
For information about joining AOA, call 800-98-OBESE, or
write to:
AOA
401 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Or, fax: 312-644-1815
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