Mission Statement

The Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) is an international professional organization
composed of individual members who are committed to the principles of
Health At Every Size^SM (HAES^SM) .

The mission of the Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH) is to promote education,
research, and the provision of services which enhance health and well-being, and which are free
from weight-based assumptions and weight discrimination.

ASDAH's Long Term Goals

1. To develop a forum for discussion, support, and continuing education for professionals who
     endorse the HAES^SM philosophy.

2. To provide information, education, and resources to professionals who are interested in the
     HAES^SM approach, or who are considering using the HAES^SM approach in their work.

3. To promote acceptance of, and respect for, size diversity, and to address cultural and societal
     issues related to body size and health.

4. To facilitate access to quality health care for every individual, regardless of their body size
     or shape.

5. To develop and maintain a website, e-group and other appropriate on-line resources for
     on-going communication between ASDAH members.

6. To develop a Speaker's Bureau to represent the HAES^SM approach in educational, medical,
     political, legislative, research, and other appropriate venues.

7. To identify qualified HAES^SM representatives to inform, educate, and respond to medical
     professionals, obesity/weight researchers and the media.

8. To develop and make available resources for implementing HAES^SM in health, fitness,
     and related industries.

9. To develop and maintain resources for review and analysis of health and weight-related
     research, in order to encourage scientific literacy and accurate reporting of scientific news.

10. To organize a self-supporting annual conference for ASDAH members and supporters
       to further the mission and goals of the organization.

11. To provide policy makers with information and educational resources about the HAES^SM
       approach, and to support public policies that advance the philosophy and goals of HAES^SM.