Welcome to the National Obesity Foundation (NOF)

The National Obesity Foundation (NOF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Americans lose weight.  The NOF provides individuals suffering from obesity with nutrition, exercise behavior modification and surgical solutions in order to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Additionally, we strive to educate the general public about the debilitating physical and psychological effects of obesity in an effort to prevent obesity and build a healthier America.   

Our Mission:

The NOF is dedicated to providing education, exercise and nutrition programs as well as medical solutions to prevent, treat and cure obesity to improve the lives of those affected by this debilitating disease. Our goal is to eradicate the growing epidemic of obesity!

Education: In order to conquer obesity, Americans must be educated about this disease.  Education includes instruction and resources regarding proper nutrition, exercise and behavioral modifications necessary for a healthier life.  To accomplish this goal, the NOF has established a network of bariatric surgeons, primary care physicians, exercise physiologists, nutritionists, patient advocates, psychologists, attorneys and philanthropists to provide you with “Your Roadmap to Quality Health Care.”  

Patient Advocacy: In the event that weight-loss surgery is necessary, the NOF has established a team of patient advocates helping you select the safest provider and/or facility.  Additionally, we understand that your health insurance provider may deny or exclude you from bariatric benefits.  In this scenario, our patient advocates will assist you in gathering the materials and medical information necessary for a successful appeal.  Through our patient advocates, “We Fight For Your Health Care Right.”

Humanitarian Awards: Through a monthly vote on our Facebook page, the NOF will award a free bariatric surgery to the winner of the Humanitarian Award.  Patients and members of the NOF can nominate themselves or others who dedicate their time to improving their communities.  Through the Humanitarian Award, the NOF is able to accomplish our goal of “Giving to Those Who Give.”

The National Obesity Foundation raises awareness about the dangers and risks associated with obesity and supports philanthropic activities to improve patients’ lives.  Our active community interacts online through our website as well as a regular program of conferences and workshops conducted around the country.

Additionally, the National Obesity Foundation provides an accreditation program identifying weight-loss facilities and surgeons with highest clinical, ethical and patient advocacy backgrounds.  Our accreditation requirements meet or exceed the guidelines set forth by the American College of Surgeons. This allows to identify the best, safest and highest quality providers and facilities. 

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