Obesity Action Coalition - OAC

03/05/2026

Today, OAC held a Virtual Hill Day! Debe shared her story with Senator Tina Smith, helping raise her voice for meaningful change in obesity care. We appreciate Debe for using her voice to advocate for herself and for others! Take action now to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA): obesityaction.org/troa

03/05/2026

⏰ This Saturday! Don’t miss your chance to walk with OAC at the TREO Foundation’s The Walk. Every step matters in raising awareness that obesity is a disease and treatment should be accessible for all. Join our team now and be part of the walk: https://fundraise.treofoundation.org/teams/7558?fbclid=IwY2xjawQQJ2FleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe4FuwRqf88yBh2scyH8Vu19MoGpFHUabng12cP6KGdkoGpEgfZTNGnOJ2L1k_aem_8MtIdFHkVY9IQH8IVAE7Kg

TREO Foundation's The Walk is coming to my community! Please join me in taking steps for treatment and prevention of the disease of obesity, or show your support by donating to the cause.

03/05/2026

As part of Obesity Care Week, OAC is hosting a Virtual Hill Day to amplify the voices of people impacted by obesity and push for meaningful policy change.

The bipartisan Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) would ensure Medicare beneficiaries access to safe, effective, life-saving obesity treatments. Recent administrative steps help, but TROA is the key to lasting, comprehensive improvements in care. Urge your members of Congress to support TROA: obesitycareweek.org/action/

03/05/2026

Did you know? Approximately 36% of Ohioans are dealing with obesity. Addressing this
challenge requires modern, science-based solutions.

GLP-1 medications are helping patients reduce weight, lower their risk of chronic
disease, and improve overall quality of life. Supporting Medicaid coverage for these
treatments would strengthen Ohio families, improve workforce productivity, and help
reduce preventable healthcare costs.

Governor DeWine has the opportunity to champion access to comprehensive obesity
care for Ohioans who need it most. Please join me in urging the governor to support
coverage for GLP-1 medications!

03/04/2026

In just one week, registration opens for the Your Weight Matters National Convention. Join a weekend full of real education, honest conversations, and a community that truly understands. Hear from leading experts, learn the latest science, and leave with practical tools you can use every day, and be sure to reserve your room at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld to stay close to all the action. ywmconvention.com/attend/hotel-information/

03/04/2026

Stress can trigger cravings even when you are not physically hungry. Cortisol and dopamine create a brain pattern that links stress with comfort foods, making certain snacks especially appealing during tense moments. Understanding how stress affects appetite and using alternative coping strategies can help break the cycle. Read the full blog to understand what is really happening in the brain. https://bit.ly/4aYJpWK

Stress eating happens because of predictable brain chemistry, not a lack of willpower. Ongoing stress raises cortisol, keeping the brain on high alert, while dopamine-boosting foods like sweets or salty snacks provide quick but temporary relief. Over time, the brain learns to crave these foods whene...

03/04/2026

Obesity affects us all — whether your reason is your child, your community, your health or your hope for a better, fairer world. There are to act on obesity. Share your reason now.

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month, a perfect time to explore how nutrition needs can differ by gender. From iron and calcium to calories and protein, biological differences and life stages can affect what your body needs. Hormone therapies and pregnancy can also influence nutrient requirements, making personalized guidance important. Read the full article to learn how to fuel your body: https://bit.ly/4rGEu3P

by Kelli Richardson, RD You’ve probably heard the generic advice before: Eat your fruits and veggies. Limit how many sugary beverages you drink. Your neighbor has probably heard this too — regardless of how you both identify with gender. However, should men and women be prioritizing different nu...

03/03/2026

Don’t miss this Fresh Perspectives episode! Every body deserves care, but people living with obesity still face hidden barriers — from inaccessible equipment to stigma that impacts treatment. Our panel reveals how care can be accessible, respectful and inclusive. WATCH NOW: https://youtu.be/XJjty1faXBE

03/02/2026

Obesity Care Week reminds us why compassionate, science-based care matters for everyone living with obesity. It is a time to reflect on our work, support one another and show that no one should face obesity alone. Hear from some of the OAC leaders why this week is meaningful and why they commit to care. Together we can raise awareness, challenge bias and make care better for all. obesitycareweek.org/

03/02/2026

Strong patient–clinician partnerships are key to effective obesity care. That’s why the OAC, in collaboration with the ABOM Foundation, launched Commit to Care: A Patient and Health Care Professional Promise, a guide to respectful, stigma-free, evidence-based conversations in the exam room. Learn how patients and clinicians can align expectations, communicate openly and work together for long-term health. Read the full blog and download the resource: https://bit.ly/3N88hDE

The Obesity Action Coalition and ABOM Foundation introduce Commit to Care, a new pledge to strengthen patient–clinician partnerships. This resource promotes respectful, stigma-free, evidence-based obesity care and shared decision-making for lasting health outcomes.

03/02/2026

Wondering how your weight affects your liver and overall health?

Join us TODAY at 12:30 p.m. ET for a Facebook Live with Dr. Holly Lofton, MD, obesity medicine specialist. Learn how obesity can impact your health and what steps you can take to feel your best. Watch and ask your questions live on the OAC page: https://bit.ly/4r1Q60a