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Links - Obesity
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16/25
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American Obesity Association
This site gives fact sheets on obesity and how it's related to health conditions, insurance, and social security. It also includes hot issues and press releases, as well as an interactive BMI calculator.
http://www.obesity.org/
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23/25
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California Project Lean
The mission of California Project Lean is to increase healthy eating and physical activity to reduce the prevalence of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, osteoporosis and diabetes. It offers information on various nutrition related topics and has a large staff of accredited nutrition professionals. The project itself has been established since 1997.
http://www.californiaprojectlean.org/
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20/25
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Calorie Control Council
Information primarily for educators on news, low calorie sweeteners, fat replacers, trends and statistics, FAQs, food label, recipes, guide to weight control, exercise to lose weight, companies, and products.
http://www.caloriecontrol.org/
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24/25
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Center for Weight & Health
This web site contains information on currently funded and recently completed Center projects; educational tools and other materials in English, Spanish, Chinese, Cambodian, Hmong, Korean, Lao, and Vietnamese; information on recently featured and upcoming Center-sponsored conferences and symposia; links pertinent to nutrition, physical activity, obesity and food security related programs, projects and materials; and related organizations.
http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/cwh/
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24/25
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Childhood Obesity: A Food and Nutrition Resource List for Educators and Researchers
This publication is a compilation of resources about childhood obesity for educators and researchers. It is comprised
of articles from professional journals (published in 1997 or later), but includes some information available on the World Wide
Web, as well as a small number of consumer educational materials. Topics include prevalence; outcomes, predictors, and factors associated with Child Obesity; prevention and intervention approaches; educational materials; and additional contacts.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/topics/weight/childhoodobesity.html
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21/25
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Delicious eating and healthy living
This site is provided by the American Heart Association and gives ideas for healthy eating, tips on cooking, food shopping, fitness, and exercise. In addition, information about Step I and Step II diets is provided.
http://deliciousdecisions.org
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23/25
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Food and Nutrition Information Center--Weight Control and Obesity
An USDA information center that covers childhood obesity, treatment and prevention guidelines, weight control program evaluation, and links to other resources and web sites.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/etext/000060.html
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15/25
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International Obesity Task Force (IOTF)
The IOTF collaborates with the World Health Organization to educate about the obesity epidemic. Provided are links to other sites and resources, research news, and publications.
http://www.iotf.org/
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16/25
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Lean Cuisine
This site has several articles on different topics, an interactive nutrition analyzer, and a section for nutritionists.
http://www.leancuisine.com/
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23/25
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MEDLINE Plus Health Information
Provided is information on obesity including latest news, information from the NIH, nutrition, diagnosis, clinical trials, prevention/screening, treatment, research, and more.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.html
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21/25
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National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Aim For A Healthy Weight, a obesity education initiative, provides information for health professionals, patients, and the public, including publications, a BMI calculator, obesity clinical guidelines, a meal planner, food shopping and preparation tips, ideas for physical activity, and more.
http://rover.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/
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19/25
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National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive, and Kidney Diseases
This section, Weight Loss and Control, provides booklets and fact sheets as well as research information, statistics, and links to additional information.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm
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20/25
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NutraSweet Brand Sweetener
Information for consumers and researchers on NutraSweet, including NutraSweet in your diet, the story of NutraSweet, products made with NutraSweet, nutrition facts, recipes, and customer service.
http://www.nutrasweet.com/
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23/25
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Overeaters Anonymous
Overeating information such as: Lifeline Magazine, Finding a OA Meeting, and member services.
http://www.overeatersanonymous.org/
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24/25
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Overweight and Obesity: National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Topics of this site include defining overweight and obesity, BMI, obesity trends, contributing factors, health consequences, recommendations, FAQs, and additional resources.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm
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19/25
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Partnership for Healthy Weight Management
This partnership is a coalition of representatives whose goal is to promote ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Included are goals for weight loss, a BMI chart and calculator, a PSA, and publications.
http://www.consumer.gov/weightloss/index.htm
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22/25
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Shape Up America
Designed to provide individuals with the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness, and obesity and overweight.
http://www.shapeup.org/
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15/25
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Sources of Free or Low-Cost Food and Nutrition Materials
Developed by the FNIC, this website alphabetically lists sources for obtaining materials in the following sections: (1) Nutrition, medical and health organizations; (2) Food-related associations; (3) Food companies; and (4) Food service-related organizations.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/gen/freelow.html
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20/25
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Splenda
Information on Splenda, a no calorie sweetener, including recipes, tips on living well, and diabetes & Splenda.
http://www.splenda.com/
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23/25
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Weight Control and Obesity Resource List for Consumers
Included is a compilation of resources about weight control and obesity for consumers and educators. It provides various web resources, journal articles, books, and pamphlets.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/topics/weight/consumer.html
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18/25
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Weight Loss Basics
This site offers interactive computation of your BMI, a diet quiz, and a fat knowledge quiz. It also has sections on how to talk to your doctor, eating smart, being fit, and being positive.
http://www.knowyourbmi.com/
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18/25
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Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
WIN provides health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition. This site provides publications, WIN Notes (their newsletter), and Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better (for black women).
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/win.htm
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