Obesity Action Coalition Blog

With change in the air in Washington, DC and in elected positions throughout the United States, now is a great time to rededicate yourself to educating your elected officials about obesity, its consequences and treatments. Your voice can and does make a difference.

The OAC has a number of great resources to help you be a more effective advocate. Resources include:

Legislative Action Center – An online resource that makes it very easy to reach out to your elected officials via e-mail or U.S. Mail. (Note: To locate your newly elected officials, please click on “Election” located on the main Legislative Action Center Page.)

State Advocacy Guides – Print guides available online that identify elected officials in numerous states.

Advocacy Primer – A guide that walks you through the various ways you can be an advocate.

Take advantage of the resources, become an advocate and make a difference today!