Weighing In is a STOP Obesity Alliance Blog

Searching for Young People to Inspire Healthy Living!

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a non-profit organization founded by the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for young people excited to share their commitment to healthy living and inspire their friends, families, schools and communities to take action and help stop childhood obesity.

STOP Obesity Alliance April E-Newsletter

Dear Reader,

Every day, parents and other caregivers are confronted with myriad questions and situations that not only are challenging and unanticipated, but for which they are unprepared.

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A Legislative Low-Down on Obesity and the States

Webinar Examined State Trends & Upcoming Issues on Obesity & Related Chronic Diseases

The STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a webinar on Tuesday, December 6, in which experts discussed state legislative activities related to obesity and weight-related chronic disease that could signal broader trends in the future.  Click here to view the webinar.

Steering Committee Associate Members
Binge Eating Disorder Association

Binge Eating Disorder Association  is the national organization focusing on increased prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for binge eating disorder.  Binge Eating Disorder Association is committed to facilitating awareness, excellence in care, and recovery for those who live and those who work with binge eating disorder through outreach, support, education, and resources.

The pathways to overweight and obesity are varied and complex, and for some include binge eating or other forms of disordered eating.  Binge Eating Disorder Association bridges the eating disorder and obesity communities to draw attention to the mental health conditions and stigma associated with both and advocates for a comprehensive approach to prevention and treatment.

Click here for more information.