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Obesity in Children (cont.)

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American Obesity Association

This group itself is not-for-profit, but it is made up of several types of sponsors, including professional groups (such as the American College of Nutrition), health insurance interests, for-profit companies (such as drug and biotechnology companies), and weight loss interests (such as Jenny Craig, Inc. and Weight Watchers, Inc.). The group's purpose is to change the way obesity is perceived and to end discrimination against obese people, as well as to find more effective strategies for preventing and "curing" obesity. It uses lobbying, advocacy, and education to achieve these goals.

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