Changing the Way We Think About Weight Loss

The fight to end obesity demands a fresh perspective. Health care professionals and our communities need to move beyond outdated thinking and recognize obesity as the complex disease it is. And by treating people with the understanding and support they deserve in their journey to better health, we can take the first crucial step in reducing its prevalence.

Obesity Education

The numbers don’t lie—obesity is on the rise in the U.S. for both adults and children. It’s time we work together and face the challenge head on. 

40%+

of U.S. adults have obesity

200

medical conditions can be linked to obesity 

85%

of people with type 2 diabetes have overweight or obesity

standards of care

We’re Setting the Standards of Obesity Care

The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes includes clinical practice recommendations for the treatment of obesity and weight management.

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Fighting for the Best Care

Advocating for people with obesity is essential. We’re proud to be leading the way in fostering inclusivity, promoting health equity, and combating stigma—for both people living with obesity and health care professionals.

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The More You Know, the Further You’ll Go

Obesity education is the key to unlocking healthier futures. We’re creating the tools people living with obesity and health care professionals who treat them need to see meaningful change.

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