Recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2025.

The House of Representatives supports the urgent need to prevent, treat, and address obesity as a disease, particularly on World Obesity Day. This resolution emphasizes categorizing obesity as a disease to mitigate the risk of numerous associated health conditions and comorbidities. It acknowledges that obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, alongside social determinants of health. The resolution further encourages healthcare providers and researchers to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for the effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity.