Let’s Change Our Perspective on Obesity

It’s easy to judge someone for their body. But stigmatizing obesity helps no one. It’s time for real solutions. And the Obesity Association is here to help people find them.

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Stop weight stigma. Start real change.

Obesity is a chronic disease. It deserves to be treated with dignity. When people receive judgment-free support and plenty of resources, they can find the obesity care that works for them. The fight to end obesity starts with understanding the whole person, one person at a time. Be part of the journey to better health.

Obesity Education

The numbers don’t lie—obesity is on the rise in the U.S. for both adults and children. It’s time we work together and face the challenge head on.

40%+

of U.S. adults have obesity

200

medical conditions can be linked to obesity

85%

of people with type 2 diabetes have overweight or obesity

standards of care

We’re Setting the Standards of Obesity Care

The American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) Standards of Care in Diabetes includes clinical practice recommendations for the treatment of obesity and weight management.

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Fighting for the Best Care

Advocating for people with obesity is essential. We’re proud to be leading the way in fostering inclusivity, promoting health equity, and combating stigma—for both people living with obesity and health care professionals.

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The More You Know, the Further You’ll Go

Obesity education is the key to unlocking healthier futures. We’re creating the tools people living with obesity and health care professionals who treat them need to see meaningful change.

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Share Your Story 

If you or a loved one are living with obesity or have been impacted by it, we want to hear from you. By sharing your story, you will help the ADA fight for access to the obesity treatments everyone living with it deserves. And you’ll know you’re helping others understand they’re not alone in the fight.

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Obesity Care Resources for Professionals

We understand the connection between people with obesity and the health care professionals who treat them is of utmost importance. Determining the individualized care for the people you see begins with finding the resources you need.

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