Study & Research Obesity

This Study Guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Obesity.

Study & Research Obesity

This Study Guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Obesity.
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Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Correspondence Branch
Washington, DC 20580

The FTC has jurisdiction over advertising and marketing of foods, nonprescription drugs, medical devices, and health care services. It can seek federal court injunctions to halt fraudulent claims and obtain redress for injured consumers.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Consumer Affairs and Information
5600 Fishers Ln.
Rockville, MD 20857


The FDA has jurisdiction over the content and labeling of foods, drugs, and medical devices. It can take legal action to seize and prohibit the sale of products that are falsely labeled.

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)
PO Box 188620
Sacramento, CA 95818
(916) 558-6880
fax: (916) 558-6881



NAAFA is a nonprofit human-rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA has been working since 1969 to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with tools for self-improvement through public education, advocacy, and membership support...

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