WELCOME TO THE FLORIDA OBESITY SOCIETY
For obesity awareness and cardiometabolic health
Who We Are
Our Mission
Who We Are
FOS is a not-for-profit network for healthcare professionals who are interested in caring for patients suffering from the chronic disease of obesity and its detrimental effects including cardiometabolic health.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Who We Are
Our vision is to educate medical professionals about obesity as a disease and advocate for causes that support caring for patients who are affected by the disease of obesity. We strive to be a platform for networking between other organizations with similar goals.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
To promote the practice of evidence-based obesity care by providing opportunities for professionals in Florida to learn, network, share best practices, and educate each other about the disease of obesity
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Key Facts
* 42% of US adults are affected by obesity.
*By 2030, 50% of US adults are estimated to be living with obesity.
*75% of US adults are considered to have overweight or obesity.
*1 in 5 US children have obesity.
*Worldwide, obesity affects more people than starvation.
*Obesity is associated with over 200 health conditions.
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