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September 19, 2022


September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, and here at the Obesity Action Coalition, we are making the world a better place for children with obesity by fighting back against weight bias and childhood obesity bullying. We’ve also been hard at work bringing you brand-new educational opportunities and top-notch weight and health support resources. Take a look at all the things we have in store for you this month!

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OAC COLLABORATES WITH FILMMAKERS ON THE WHALE

OAC is beyond honored to have worked closely with Brendan Fraser and filmmakers to bring Charlie's story in 'The Whale' to life, introducing them to the lived experiences of people with obesity. Charlie is a reclusive English teacher living with severe obesity who attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter for one last chance at redemption. READ MORE in Vanity Fair.

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ACT NOW TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN WITH OBESITY

In honor of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the OAC is raising funds to educate and support children affected by obesity and their families and stand up to childhood obesity bullying. With your help, we can continue and expand our efforts, preventing weight-based bullying and providing hope and healing to those who have already been mistreated. ACT TODAY.

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OAC TV INTRODUCES TWO NEW SHOWS

The OAC is thrilled to announce TWO brand-new OAC TV shows: Quick Takes and Fresh Perspectives! OAC Quick Takes are short videos from key opinion leaders discussing trending weight and health topics, while Fresh Perspectives is monthly intimate interviews with OAC Community members. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss out on what we have in store!

 

OAC TV HEALTH TALK: Helping Your Child Who Has Challenges with Weight

It can be challenging to find the right help for your child who has obesity. In OAC’s upcoming Health Talk, a Professor of Pediatrics, Aaron Kelly, PhD, who will help you understand what childhood obesity is, how to talk to your child’s healthcare provider about it and the different treatment options available. Streaming LIVE on YouTube on Thurs, Sept. 22 at 7 pm ET. SIGN UP FOR FREE.

 

JOIN OAC’S NEXT ADVOCACY TOWN HALL

Advocacy requires shifting the balance of power to make needed change. Who can give us what we want? What is the government’s role in healthcare? How can we convince them to act? Join our next Advocacy Town Hall to learn about OAC’s advocacy targets and how you can influence them to make obesity care a priority. Mark your calendars for Sept. 29 at 8 pm ET and SIGN UP TODAY to play a vital role in changing the world for people with obesity!

 

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This Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we sat down to interview OAC Member Allen Browne, MD, FACS, FAAP, ABOM. Dr. Browne is a passionate advocate for children and families navigating childhood obesity. In his interview, he shared his perspective on how healthcare providers should approach childhood obesity, how parents and caregivers can address it, and how society can do better for children with obesity. Read more on OAC'S BLOG.

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From Crisis to Opportunity: Reforming Our Nation’s Policies to Help All Children Grow Up Healthy

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released a State of Childhood Obesity report compiling national data on obesity rates among young people, diving into contributing factors and exploring solutions to help children grow up healthy. READ THE REPORT.

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