Active at Any Size (2001)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
This publication provides information on being active, including health benefits, tips on starting a physical activity program, physical activities for larger individuals, safety tips, and additional resources.
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Adult Obesity (1999)
Clemson University
Health problems caused by obesity in adults; how to prevent and manage obesity.
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116 KB
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Child Obesity (1999)
Clemson University
This fact sheet focuses on health problems caused by obesity in children and how to prevent and manage obesity.
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116 KB
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Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight (2003)
National Insitutes of Health
Provided is a weight-for-height chart, waist measurement information, health risks of being overweight, how to lower your health risks, and additional resources.
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Forming Good Habits in Children to Avoid Obesity (2001)
Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service
Provided in this publication are tips to help a child develop life-long healthy eating habits, information on how bad eating habits are formed, and healthy snack ideas.
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370 KB
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Getting to Know Portion Sizes (2002)
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
This brochure provides information on the food guide pyramid and serving sizes, benefits of eating sensibly, and healthy and quick meals and snacks.
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314 KB
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Helping Your Overweight Child (2003)
National Institutes of Health
Provides information for parents on encouraging healthy eating habits and physical activity, being supportive, and eating healthy snacks.
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Losing Weight: More Than Counting Calories (2002)
USDA
Provided are health risks of being overweight, as well as information on BMI, setting goals, changing eating habits, understanding food labels, physical activity, weight-loss drugs, unproven claims, fad diets, and tips for eating out.
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Preventing Obesity and Chronic Diseases Through Good Nutrition and Physical Activity (2003)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
This fact sheet covers the obesity epidemic, the cost of obesity, how good nutrition and physical activity can save money, and approaches for preventing obesity.
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274 KB
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Setting Goals for Weight Loss (1999)
Partnership for Healthy Weight Management
Tips on setting sensible weight loss goals are provided in addition to information on the risk of disease according to BMI and waist size.
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171 KB
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Understanding Adult Obesity (2001)
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
This publication provides information on body mass index, body fat distribution, causes of obesity, health risks, treatment, and additional resources.
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Weight Loss: Finding a Weight Loss Program that Works for You (2000)
Partnership for Healthy Weight Management
This booklet provides questions to ask when looking for a weight loss program and information on how to determine BMI and estimate risk for health problems.
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Weight Management: It's All About You (2003)
Colorado State University, Cooperative Extension
Included in this publication is information on health risks of being overweight, BMI, fat distribution, developing an eating plan, incorporating physical activity, and setting goals.
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