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.
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November 1-5, 2021
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EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFIT
For TOS Student & Early Career Members
– FREE monthly mentorship advice from leading obesity experts
– Small groups connect early and senior career members
– Enhance learning and career advancement
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COVID-19 & Obesity
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
News You Can Use
Self-Monitoring Using Digital Health Tools is Associated with Weight Loss
A systematic review of multiple randomized controlled studies among adults with overweight or obesity showed that greater engagement in self-monitoring…
Group Weight Loss Program in Rural Areas Helped Tackle Obesity
Peer support likely played a role
‘A Game Changer’: Drug Brings Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity
In a clinical trial, participants taking semaglutide lost 15 percent of their body weight, on average.
Obesity Plays Major Role In New-Onset Diabetes; Relationship Varies By Race, Sex
The prevalence of obesity was associated with a significant uptick in incident diabetes among U.S. adults…