23 Nov, 2024
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OAC Applauds Biden Administration’s Efforts to Increase Access to Obesity Care

Tampa, Fla. — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) commends the Biden Administration for raising awareness of the need to expand access to obesity care and reduce the high cost of obesity medications. President Biden’s recent announcement marks a significant step forward in a national effort to enhance care and support for individuals affected by obesity. […]

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Weekend thinking: The FDA v. salt

The FDA is once again asking food companies to voluntarily reduce the sodium in their products. It says that 40{dfac5e6feebc182a3317a1800a78117261554ecfb6a579338c4abc2638d58697} of food categories have done just that. Prior to 2021, consumer intake was approximately 3,400 milligrams per day on average, far higher than the limit recommended by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans of 2,300 milligrams […]

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STOP HATING YOUR BODY – robynlambird: Oh you know just being incredibly…

StopHatingYourBody a place of encouragement, a place to discuss body image, insecurities, self-esteem, and everything under the umbrella of fighting self-hate and finding self-love. We aspire to hold space for groups that are under/misrepresented in media, to uplift the narratives and give attention to body positive folx, women,LGBTQIA+, people of color, people of different sizes, […]