Our Mission

The New Jersey Obesity Group's mission is to increase inter- and multi-disciplinary research of the causes, metabolic complications, treatment and prevention of obesity by facilitating collaboration and communication between researchers at Rutgers University, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, other universities, and industry in the metropolitan area.

Our Goals

The goals of NJOG are to support obesity-related research, organize state and national-level symposia for health care workers, educators, and the public, and our specific projects this year are: 1. To identify populations at risk for complications of obesity in N.J.; 2. To collect body mass index (BMI) data for children (K-12) in NJ to address the prevalence of childhood obesity in the state; 3. to provide health-related support for underprivileged and urban populations; 4. to understand common pathways that may cause both obesity and cancer. NJOG members serve the community by providing obesity-related advise, through weight loss counseling and participation in health fairs. Individuals have gained from our programs by learning more about healthful ways to eat and also were successful in losing body weight.