To cultivate excellence, professionalism, and partnership in obesity medicine, bringing together individuals passionate about advocating for patients living with obesity. We champion education, scientific inquiry/breakthrough, advocacy, and policy reform, aiming to advance the health and wellness of North Carolinians.
2,970,510 Adults living with obesity in North Carolina
36% of adults in NC with obesity
1 in 5 children in US living with obesity
Founded in 2024, NC Obesity Society is a not-for-profit professional and civic membership organization, dedicated to promoting and expanding the practice of obesity medicine in North Carolina.
NC Obesity Society provides opportunities for networking, sharing best practices, and educating the medical community and the public about the disease of obesity.
Our goal is to educate North Carolinians about obesity as a disease and advocate for initiatives that support caring for patients who are affected by the disease of obesity. NC Obesity Society aims to reduce stigma and bias associated with obesity, solidifying its recognition as a chronic disease.
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FULL DAY EVENT with Experts in Obesity Medicine @ Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC!
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