Overeaters Anonymous (OA)

World Service Office

PO Box 44020

Rio Rancho, NM 87174-4020

505-891-2664

This is a support network that offers a 12-step program for recovery from compulsive eating. OA addresses obesity, weight loss, diet issues and a person’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. This sets OA apart from other weight loss and obesity organizations.

NY Hospital

Comprehensive Weight Control Center

212-583-1000

This provides information on weight problems and helps clients find the right program for their personal lifestyle and habits.

The Weight-control Information Network
1 WIN Way
Bethesda, MD 20892-3665
Phone: (202) 828-1025 or 1-877-946-4627

This service gives information on weight control, obesity, and nutritional disorders. It encourages people to get started and achieve a healthy weight, which they can maintain.

UCLA-Center for Human Nutrition

Dave Heber, MD

310-206-1987

This is a center that educates individuals on healthy eating and fitness. It is really geared towards research and getting the best resources and information on health, nutrition and what nutrients and chemicals in foods help to treat and prevent diseases.

The World Book Encyclopedia, vol. 21, p. 149

Definition of obesity

Obesity Management Program

Arthur Frank, MD

Washington, D.C.

George Washington University

202-223-3077

In addition to helping patients understand the disease, a program is created specifically for your health habits and lifestyle.

Center For Human Nutrition

Dave Heber, MD

Los Angeles

UCLA

310-206-1987

Nutrition research and weight management programs are offered at UCLA’s nutrition center.