New England

Obesity Society

Welcome to the

New England Obesity Society

Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity

Welcome to the

New England Obesity Society

Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity

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Mission Statement

The New England Obesity Society is committed to improving health outcomes of people with obesity through research and evidence-based medicine. 

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Clinical Resources

See a variety of tools and resources for clinical practice.


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Patient Education

Checkout our resources for providers and patients.


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Events and More

Join us at our events and view past events.


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The numbers you need to know

1.9 billion

adults worldwide

were overweight in 2016, with 650 million obese

39%

of adults

were overweight in 2016 and 13% were obese worldwide (WHO)

38.3 million

children under 5

were overweight or obese in 2019 globally

NEOS is YOUR Regional Organization Making a Difference Where It Matters

Our vision is to work with and through our members and partners, to achieve global obesity-related targets including halting the rise of obesity, and to shape the global narrative.

    • NEOS is YOUR Regional Organization Making a Difference Where It Matters

    Our vision is to work with and through our members and partners, to achieve global obesity-related targets including halting the rise of obesity, and to shape the global narrative.

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    KEEP IN TOUCH

    Sign up and stay up-to-date about what's happening at NEOS.

    Key Facts

    01.

    Worldwide obesity has nearly tripled since 1975.

    02.

    In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults, 18 years and older, were overweight. Of these over 650 million were obese.

    03.

    39% of adults aged 18 years and over were overweight in 2016, and 13% were obese.

    04.

    Most of the world's population live in countries where overweight and obesity kills more people than underweight.

    05.

    39 million children under the age of 5 were overweight or obese in 2020.

    06.

    Over 340 million children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight or obese in 2016.

    07.

    Obesity is preventable.

    Our Events

    Join us for Spring Journal Club:

    Date: Wed 5/22 at The Press Hotel / UNION restaurant (390 Congress St. Portland, ME 04103)

    Time: 6:30pm

    To register, email newenglandobesitysociety@gmail.com.


    Payment options include Zelle (newenglandobesitysociety@gmail.com), Venmo (@Chika-Anekwe), and check (contact us for mailing address).


    Sponsored by Rhythm Pharmaceuticals.

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    NEOS is you, me, all of us. If we are to impact our region and prevent chronic diseases by reversing obesity and its impact, we need to support NEOS, the first regional organization dedicated to the growing field of Obesity Medicine.

    NEOS Board Member Statement

    Boston, MA

    A word from our board.

    As a new organization, we are excited to see how our members are coming together to support the worthwhile cause of Obesity Medicine.

    NEOS FAQS

    Have Questions About Membership? Contact Us If You Don't Find Your Answer Below.

    • 1. Who can join?

      Any provider with an interest in the field of obesity medicine can join. This includes doctors, nurses, advanced practitioners as well as dietitians, therapists and exercise specialists. We welcome student members as well. 

    • 2. What is the cost to join?

      Membership prices are based on whether you are a student/ resident, a physician or another healthcare provider. See Membership Types for more information. 

    • 3. What are the benefits to joining?

      In addition to being able to network with others interested in obesity medicine and discounts with our partners, a NEOS membership offers you access to tools that can be helpful in clinical practice, presentations on obesity & related topics, and easy access to guidelines and resources with up to date information on the treatment and diagnosis of obesity. It also gives you an opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on various projects including research and clinical practice. 

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