Start Making Your Plans to Attend the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention!

The OAC is bringing the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention to San Antonio, Texas, this August 13-16, and we want YOU to be part of this groundbreaking meeting! This 3-day educational event offers unrivalled education as renowned speakers come together with attendees from all across the Nation to present the latest evidence-based strategies for weight management. With top-notch education, fun social events, and a welcoming community of like-minded individuals, the OAC’s National Convention offers something for everyone!...CLICK HERE to Continue Reading!

The OAC is excited to see two new obesity treatments approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)! In January, the FDA approved Saxenda (liraglutide), a new obesity medication, and VBLOC^®, the first obesity treatment device to be approved in 10 years! The OAC applauds the FDA’s decision to approve these two new evidence-based treatment options that may help individuals improve their weight and health. The OAC is always at the forefront of advocacy work and our OAC members testified at FDA hearings to support the approval of both of these new treatment options. The FDA also recently approved Contrave, another new obesity medication, and we’re happy to see all of these new evidence-based treatment options!...CLICK HERE to Continue Reading!

Help Your Children Stay Healthy – Read the Latest on the OAC Blog!

The OAC is dedicated to providing educational resources benefiting the health of the whole family – and throughout January we shared an OAC Blog series focused on combatting childhood obesity! We know that it is crucial for children to stay active to maintain good health, so we are happy to share tips with you on how you can help the children in your life stay healthy! The three-part blog series includes:

• The Importance of Staying Active in Fighting Childhood Obesity
• Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Active
  
• Get Your Kids off the Couch without Leaving Your Home
  

These posts offer great tips for helping the children in your life stay active and healthy. The OAC Blog frequently features weight and health-related series about a variety of subjects in an effort to provide expert education for our readers! To view the full OAC Blog and all the great topics available there, please CLICK HERE!