by Polsdorfer R
Resource Guide for Obesity
RESOURCES
Address:
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
Telephone:
1-800-877-1600
Internet address:
http://www.eatright.org/
Description of services provided:
Visit the ADA's site for lots of information on food safety and nutrition. Click the "For the Public" tab to learn about how to achieve a healthy weight, how to manage chronic health conditions, and how to eat nutritious food.
RESOURCES
Address:
1250 24th Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
Telephone:
1-202-776-7711
Internet address:
http://www.obesity.org
Description of services provided:
The American Obesity Association 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.
RESOURCES
Address:
World Service Office
PO Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020
Telephone:
1-505-891-2664
Internet address:
http://www.oa.org/
Description of services provided:
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:
Brian Randall
- Review Date:
09/2012
- Update Date:
00/91/2012