OBESITY ACTION COALITION, INC.
TAMPA, FLORIDA

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a nonprofit organization recognized under section 501(c)(3), with its foundation laid in April 2005. Based in Tampa, Florida, and organized as a membership-driven entity, the OAC boasts over 58,000 members and serves more than one million individuals annually. As a national non-profit, it plays a pivotal role in advocating for those affected by obesity—defined medically as a disease—affecting approximately 93 million Americans. The core mission of the OAC is to 'elevate and empower' those impacted by obesity through three key avenues: education, advocacy, and support. This includes developing awareness and expanding access to prevention and treatment modalities for obesity. Another significant focus involves providing evidence-based educational materials related to obesity management while working tenaciously to eradicate weight bias and discrimination. Furthermore, the OAC aims to elevate discussions surrounding weight's impact on health outcomes and build a supportive community network. Membership in the OAC, though optional, is highly encouraged as it fosters engagement and empowerment within the community. The organization also offers professional healthcare providers the opportunity to partake through its Sponsored Membership Program, facilitating enhanced patient interaction with obesity-related issues. In addition, the mission of the OAC emphasizes strengthening its collective voice, encouraging affected individuals or their caretakers to join in these advocacy efforts. For logistical details, the OAC is incorporated under Florida state laws with a filed number of F05000002061 and operates from its mailing address at 4511 North Himes Avenue, Suite 250, Tampa, FL. For further engagement and support, interested parties can contact them through phone or visit their official website: obesityactioncoalition.com.