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The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is a national professional medical specialty society of licensed physicians who offer specialized programs in the medical treatment of obesity (bariatrics) and its associated conditionsAmerican Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP)
5600 S. Quebec, Ste. 109-A, Englewood, CO 80111 USA
Phone: (303) 779-4833, (303) 770-2526
Fax: (303) 779-4834
E-Mail: bariatric@asbp.org <
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In coming to the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney web site, you will find information about many different health topics, current research and clinical trials, advances and initiatives, grant application procedures, and useful links. You will also find descriptions of the major research projects being conducted by NIDDK laboratories.* National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
31 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
301-496-3583
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American Dietetic Association
Get Nutrition Fact Sheets at: American Dietetic Association Consumer Education Team 216 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60606
(Send self addressed stamped envelope), Call 800-877-1600, ext. 5000 for other publications or 800-366-1655 for recorded food/nutrition messages.
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The Federal Trade Commission enforces a variety of federal antitrust and consumer protection laws. The Commission seeks to ensure that the nation's markets function competitively, and are vigorous, efficient, and free of undue restrictions. The Commission also works to enhance the smooth operation of the marketplace by eliminating acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive.
Consumer Response Center, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580
202-FTC-HELP
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Shape Up American website is designed to provide you with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness. |
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Among other goals, the American Obesity Association provides the following services:
- Educating the public about obesity and its role in causing illness and unnecessary deaths
- Helping health professionals to provide the best possible care for people with obesity
- Supporting research by universities and individual scientist through our fund-raising affiliate, the American Obesity Association Research Foundation
American Obesity Association: 1250 24th Street, NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC 20037
800-98-OBESE
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The Council on Size & Weight Discrimination is a not-for-profit group which works to change people's attitudes about weight. We act as consumer advocates for larger people, especially in the areas of medical treatment, job discrimination, and media images.
The Council on Size and Weight Discrimination
PO Box 305, Mt. Marion, NY 12456
(Send self-addressed stamped envelope)
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North American Association for the Study of Obesity: (web address unavailable)
8630 Fenton Street
Silver Spring, MD 20910
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