| Our Vision
To advance the science-based understanding of the causes, consequences, prevention and treatment of obesity in order to improve the lives of those affected by creating the leading professional society in the field.
Our Mission Statement
Through research, education and advocacy, to better understand, prevent, and treat obesity and improve the lives of those affected.
Our Values
The Obesity Society is committed to improving the lives of those with obesity, nurturing careers of obesity scientists and practitioners and promoting the interdisciplinary nature of obesity research, management and education. In so doing, The Obesity Society, its members and staff pledge to uphold:
- Compassion: For the lives and situations of those living with obesity.
- Responsibility: For advocacy, treatment and investigation, all working toward a cure for obesity.
- Respect: For each other and all who are touched by obesity.
- Progress: For furthering knowledge about obesity using appropriate scientific standards.
- Mentorship: For helping, teaching and supporting our colleagues.
- Highest Ethical Standards: For all our actions, writings, programs, and services.
Our Members
The Obesity Society's membership reaches more than 2,000 basic and clinical researchers, who have published extensively, and care providers in obesity treatment and prevention.
Our Journal
The Obesity Society's official journal, Obesity,
is the leading journal in the field. It
is intended to increase knowledge, stimulate research and promote better
treatment for people with obesity. The journal publishes original scientific
articles, as well as relevant review articles, commentaries, and public
health and medical news.
Our Meeting
The Obesity Society’s Annual Scientific Meeting is the largest conference in North America focusing on obesity research, prevention, treatment, and management. Scientists, clinicians, industry leaders and policy shapers from around the world attend the conference to hear the most renowned leaders in the obesity field present cutting-edge research.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
2010 San Diego, CA: October 8-12, 2010
2011 Orlando, FL: September 30 – October 5, 2011
2012 San Antonio, TX: September 20-24, 2012
Our Programs
For information on the full range of The Obesity Society's programs and services, please
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