The Obesity Society - Research. Education. Action.

Research. Education. Action.

We are the leading scientific membership organization advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected.

The Obesity Society is a scientific membership organization. We are dedicated to improving people’s lives by advancing the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity.

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Supporting Interactions

The Obesity Society works with professionals and various audiences on:

Valuable conferences and educational opportunities, including early-career professional development and achievement programs
Informative professional/academic and popular publications
Essential financial development and support

Partnerships and Collaborations

NORC (Nutrition Obesity Research Centers)
www.norccentral.org

Funded by NIH (National Institutes of Health)

Increasing Impact

The Obesity Society also helps leaders, investigators and innovators to:

Launch and promote needed public health initiatives
Translate basic science and clinical trial results into real-world interventions
Expand the boundaries of scientific exploration

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Getting Connected

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Getting Connected

The Obesity Society connects with experts, government/non-government organizations and the public to:

Develop, influence and promote vital policies and public positions
Create and implement guidelines and cross-discipline learning, sharing and action that advances healthy behaviors
Reduce obesity-related bias

Supporting Interactions

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Supporting Interactions

The Obesity Society works with professionals and various audiences on:

Valuable conferences and educational opportunities, including early-career professional development and achievement programs
Informative professional/academic and popular publications
Essential financial development and support

Increasing Impact

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Increasing Impact

The Obesity Society also helps leaders, investigators and innovators to:

Launch and promote needed public health initiatives
Translate basic science and clinical trial results into real-world interventions
Expand the boundaries of scientific exploration

Contact us for more information

News You Can Use

TOS Promotes National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September

Focus on Healthy Foods, Physical Activity

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Medically-Supervised Pediatric Obesity Treatment Associated with Improved Psychosocial Health, But Access to Care is Limited

Medically-supervised pediatric obesity treatment is associated with improved psychosocial health and reduced symptoms of depression…

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The Obesity Society Weighs In On the FDA Approval of Semaglutide 2.4 (Wegovy®)

…past presidents of The Obesity Society (TOS) are weighing in on its implications for the effective treatment of obesity…

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Obesity and Cancer: Studies Highlight Different Aspects of the Connection

Multi-factorial metabolic and inflammatory abnormalities in obesity, independently or in combination, seems to be the critical biological link of obesity…

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RESEARCH GRANTS

Promoting and rewarding new ideas in obesity research.

GRANTEES

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AWARDS

Recognizing excellence in research, clinical practice, mentoring, and public service.

HONOREES

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INFORMATION FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS & PATIENTS

Patient Information Pages

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