Headquarters120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000Chicago, IL 60606-6995Washington, DC OfficeAmerican Dietetic Association1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 480Washington, DC 20036
Telephone:
Chicago 1-800-877-1600Washington 1-800-877-0877
Internet address:
http://www.eatright.org
Description of services provided:
ADA provides information, a journal, professional education, government relations and advocacy, food safety information, research support, dietitian referral, and links to many related organizations.
American Obesity Association
Address:
1250 24th Street, NWSuite 300Washington, DC 20037
Telephone:
1-202-776-7711
Internet address:
http://www.obesity.org
Description of services provided:
The American Obesity Association is the only obesity organization focused on changing public policy and perceptions about obesity. It is an authoritative source for policy makers, media, professionals, and patients on the obesity epidemic. Program areas include: education, research, prevention, treatment, consumer protection, discrimination, and stigma.
Overeaters Anonymous (OA)
Address:
World Service Office (WSO)PO Box 44020Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020
Telephone:
1-505-891-2664
Internet address:
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/
Description of services provided:
OS is a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating. OA welcomes everyone who wants to stop eating compulsively. There are no dues or fees for members.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
