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| American Diabetes Association® |
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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 to improve the
lives of all people affected by diabetes.
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| www.diabetes.org |
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| American Dietetic Association |
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The American Dietetic Association promotes optimal nutrition and well-being
for all people by advocating for its members.
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| www.eatright.org |
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| American Heart Association® |
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The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency with the
mission of reducing disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and
stroke.
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| www.americanheart.org |
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| American Medical Association |
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Founded more than 150 years ago, the American Medical Association's strategic
agenda remains rooted in its historic commitment to standards, ethics,
excellence in medical education and practice, and advocacy on behalf of the
medical profession and the patients it serves.
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| www.ama-assn.org |
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| American Obesity Association |
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The Association will champion the cause by promoting education, research, and
community action that can improve the quality of life and self-image of
sufferers.
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| www.obesity.org |
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| American Society of Bariatric Physicians |
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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 overweight and obesity.
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| www.asbp.org |
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| American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery |
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The Society was founded in 1983. Foremost American surgeons have formed this
society's leadership and have established an excellent organization with
educational and support programs for surgeons and allied health professionals.
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| www.asmbs.org |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of
people by providing information to enhance health decisions and to promote
health through strong partnerships.
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| www.cdc.gov |
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| National Eating Disorders Association |
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The nation's largest nonprofit organization devoted to the awareness and
prevention of eating disorders.
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| www.edap.org |
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| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute |
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The Institute is part of the National Institutes of Health, a federal
government agency, and provides leadership for national programs in diseases
of the heart, blood vessels, lungs, and blood; blood resources; and sleep
disorders.
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| www.nhlbi.nih.gov |
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| National Institutes of Health |
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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.
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| www.nih.gov |
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| North American Association for the Study of Obesity: the Obesity Society |
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The Society is an interdisciplinary society with the purpose of developing,
extending, and disseminating knowledge in the field of obesity.
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| www.naaso.org |
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| Obesity Action Coalition |
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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.
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| www.obesityaction.org |
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| Overeaters Anonymous® |
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A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and
hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
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| www.oa.org |
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| Shape Up America! |
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Shape Up America! is a high-profile national initiative to promote healthy
weight and increased physical activity in America.
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| www.shapeup.org |
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| TOPS® Club |
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TOPS is a nonprofit organization that offers a healthy, caring, and supportive
approach to weight control.
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| www.tops.org |
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| WebMD® |
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WebMD provides comprehensive health information and services. The website
includes the Weight Control Health Center, which is dedicated to education
about morbid obesity and its treatment options.
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| www.webmd.com |
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| Weight Loss Surgery Info |
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If you're still unsure about bariatric surgery and want to take a step back to
learn more about the basics, please visit our companion website. While you're
there, sign up for the newsletter, WLS NewsSource.
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| www.weightlosssurgeryinfo.com |
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| Australian Weight Loss Surgery Info site |
| www.weightlosssurgery.com.au |
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| Working with Your Insurance Provider** |
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**Information provided by Obesity Action Coalition.
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| www.obesityaction.org/resources/insurance/OAC Insurance Piece.pdf |
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