At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we believe in sharing real stories from our members to help others understand the challenges and stigma of living with obesity. Tara is an OAC Community Member who recently wrote in about wanting to share her personal experiences in hopes of educating healthcare providers and supporting individuals going through […]

Last year, the Egg Nutrition Center offered free continuing education credits for dietitians. This year, I received an e-mailed press release: EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 8:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, March 28, 2024 Fortified Eggs Did Not Raise Cholesterol in Modest-Sized Cardiology Study Further study needed to investigate secondary findings. …A study presented at the American College of […]

Pediatric Obesity ECHO provides expert medical care for kids in rural communities  Oklahoma State University Source link

Once you make hummus at home you’ll never go back to store-bought. Making hummus is super easy and tastes better than anything store-bought plus you know exactly what’s in it, no mysterious, long, chemical-sounding ingredients. Below is my basic healthier hummus recipe and a ton of ways you can change that basic recipe up. Plus […]

Most of us are aware of injectable GLP-1 drugs for type 2 diabetes and obesity, like Ozempic and Wegovy. However, did you know there are also pill versions of these drugs, with more potentially on the way? Rybelsus is an oral form of semaglutide, a GLP-1 drug used to treat type 2 diabetes alongside diet […]

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be tough to stay on track with nutrition goals. That’s where meal planning comes in. Meal planning is more than just a trendy concept; it’s a proven strategy backed by scientific research. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, people who meal plan may be more likely to consume […]

Team USA’s Ilona Maher, an Olympic Rugby player, is a true powerhouse on and off the field. She went viral this week after responding to a body-shaming comment on one of her recent TikTok videos, where the commenter said about Ilona, “I bet that person has a 30{dfac5e6feebc182a3317a1800a78117261554ecfb6a579338c4abc2638d58697} BMI.” But Ilona didn’t just let the […]

USDA has proclaimed August 4 – 10 as National Farmers Market Week.  I love farmers markets and I’m glad USDA is trying to promote them. USDA publishes a directory of US farmers markets—7,033 listings. It also lists Agrotourism sites (12,763) CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture (1,011) Food hubs (230) On-farm markets 1,937) Farmers markets have a […]

TGA warns advertising Rx-only obesity meds prohibited  The Pharma Letter Source link

One of the perks of Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Premium Access Membership is receiving hard copies of the Weight Matters Magazine mailed to your home. It’s an awesome publication always jam-packed with great articles about health, weight, nutrition, emotional wellness, stories about real people and OAC community members making a difference. I love it when I […]

  There’s been a lot of talk of using the GLP-1 agonists for weight loss, both adults and children. However, there’s a solid case that they won’t replace interventions like 12 steps, displacement theory-based interventions, good old exercise, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT). Let’s discuss CBT — the internet-based CBT (iCBT) in particular. Studies show promising […]

The basics of eating healthy sound easy enough: Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink enough water, and get a good balance of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.  But figuring out exactly what that balance should be can be confusing, especially when it comes to carbs. That’s why some people track their “net carbs” as well […]