Public Policy Links

Fit 4 Free
A non-profit organization with a solution to the obesity epidemic. It believes that no one should be denied access to fitness centers, health education or wholesome food due to economic status.

National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance
National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance is a non-profit human rights organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for fat people. NAAFA works to eliminate discrimination based on body size and provide fat people with the tools for self-empowerment through public education, advocacy, and member support.

Stop Commercial Exploitation of Children
We are health care professionals, parents, educators, businesses and advocates who are alarmed about the recent escalation of corporate marketing directed at children. It is time for people who care about children to take a stand against their exploitation as a consumer group.

Children influence $500 billion in spending per year. As a result, they are bombarded with commercials for products, including violent toys and junk food.

The Center for Consumer Freedom
The Center for Consumer Freedom is a nonprofit coalition supported by restaurants, food companies, and consumers working together to promote personal responsibility and protect consumer choices.

Center for Science in the Public Interest (a nutrition advocacy organization)
The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a consumer advocacy organization whose twin missions are to conduct innovative research and advocacy programs in health and nutrition, and to provide consumers with current, useful information about their health and well-being.

National Corn Growers Association
NCGA is the largest trade organization in the United States representing corn growers. Since its inception the NCGA has successfully represented corn growers, throughout the entire corn industry, the U.S. government, and consumers and throughout the world.

Corn Products International
A leading international producer of corn-refined, starch-based ingredients and a leading supplier of products from the corn-refining process-sweeteners and starches.