[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 325 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 325

 Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through 
          November 4, 2017, as ``National Obesity Care Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            November 8, 2017

 Mr. Carper (for himself, Mrs. Capito, and Mr. Heinrich) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through 
          November 4, 2017, as ``National Obesity Care Week''.

Whereas the disease of obesity is a major source of concern across the United 
        States, and more than \1/3\ of adults in the United States are affected 
        by obesity, with the number of people affected by severe obesity in the 
        United States continuing to grow;
Whereas experts and researchers agree that obesity is a complex disease 
        influenced by various physiological, environmental, and genetic factors;
Whereas studies show that bias against and stigma associated with people 
        affected by obesity can be significant barriers to effectively treating 
        the disease;
Whereas research suggests that weight loss of as little as 5 to 10 percent of 
        the total weight of an individual affected by obesity can improve the 
        associated health risks affecting many patients living with obesity and 
        can thereby support the goals of reducing chronic disease, improving 
        health outcomes, and controlling healthcare costs;
Whereas comprehensive and individualized strategies for weight loss and weight 
        management that consider all treatment options, such as reduced-calorie 
        diets, physical activity modifications, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric 
        surgery, have been identified as important components of treatment;
Whereas it will take a long-term collaborative effort, which will involve 
        partners in diverse fields taking active roles, to improve obesity care 
        and treatment; and
Whereas the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, would be an appropriate 
        week to designate as ``National Obesity Care Week'': Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of the week of October 29 
        through November 4, 2017, as ``National Obesity Care Week''; 
        and
            (2) encourages all people in the United States to create a 
        foundation of open communication to eliminate the 
        misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve 
        the lives of all individuals affected by obesity and their 
        families.
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