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American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for their members and teaching health and wellness.

American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency with the mission of reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

American Medical Association
Founded more than 150 years ago, the American Medical Association’s strategic agenda remains rooting in the historic commitment to standards, ethics, excellence in medical education and practice and advocacy on the part of the medical profession and the patients it serves.

American Obesity Association
The Association will champion the cause by promoting education, research and community action that can improve the quality of life and self-image of suffers.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians
The Society is a professional medical society of licensed physicians who specialize in the medical treatment of obesity and its associated conditions. Formed in 1950, ASBP has been instrumental in offering practical information that doctors can use in their bariatric practices and supporting public policies to prevent obesity.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people by providing information to enhance health decisions and to promote health through strong partnerships.

National Eating Disorders Association
The nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to the awareness and prevention of eating disorders.

National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
The Institute is part of the National Institutes of health, a federal government agency and provides leadership for national programs in disease of the heart, blood vessels, lungs and blood; blood resources and sleep disorders.

National Institutes of Health
Founded in 1887, the NIH is comprised of 25 separate institutes and centers, all part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Obesity Action Coalition
The mission of the OAC is to elevate and empower those affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. The OAC strives to educate obese individuals, family members and the public on obesity

Overeaters Anonymous
A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating and carbohydrate addiction.

Weight Loss Surgery Info
If you’re still unsure about bariatric surgery and want to take a step back to learn more about the basics, visit our companion website. While you’re there, sign up for the newsletter, WLS NewsSource.

Weight-control Information Network
The Network is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, which is part of the National Institute of Health. It was established in 1994 to provide health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control and nutrition.