American Obesity Association

The American Obesity Association is an organization which promotes education, research and community action to change our society's conception of obesity and to develop strategies to deal with this epidemic disease.

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American Society for Bariatric Surgery

The American Society for Bariatric Surgery is an organization for surgeons and allied health professionals that provides education and support to advance the art and science of bariatric surgery.

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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

This national organization specializes in clinical research for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart, blood vessel, lung, and blood diseases; and sleep disorders. Their website provides health assessment tools, recipes, menu planners, guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of obesity, and information about specific conditions, like sleep apnea.

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American Sleep Apnea Association

The ASAA is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing injury, disability, and death from sleep apnea and to enhancing the well-being of those affected by this common disorder.

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The Obesity Action Coalition

The OAC offers you comprehensive and unbiased educational and advocacy information. The OAC aims to educate patients, family members and the public on obesity and morbid obesity. In addition, the OAC will increase obesity education, work to improve access to medical treatments for obese patients, advocate for safe and effective treatments and strive to eliminate the negative stigma associated with all types of obesity.

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American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is: "Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke."

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