Resource Guide for Obesity

Address:

Headquarters

120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000

Chicago, IL 60606-6995

Washington, DC Office

American Dietetic Association

1120 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 480

Washington, DC 20036

Telephone:

Chicago 1-800-877-1600

Washington 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.

Address:

1250 24th Street, NW

Suite 300

Washington, 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.

Address:

World Service Office (WSO)

PO Box 44020

Rio 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.