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Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
A guideline for physicians that presents a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. It includes a 10-step plan and a quick ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
FDA Receives Keystone Forum Report on Away-From-Home Foods
This news release announces a report produced for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that offers recommendations to improve the ability of consumers to manage calorie intake from foods prepared an... Details >
Find a Bariatric Physician 
This locator service is provided to assist you in finding a bariatric physician near you. There are four locator options available: an online state listing, fax-on-demand, a telephone request service,... Details >
Find a Support Group: Obesity Action Coalition
This page links to obesity information specific to your state, including government resources, local support groups, and other resources. ... Details >
For Kids: Alliance for a Healthier Generation
This site provides interactive games, flyers of information available for print, and clips intended for kids to prevent obesity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ... Details >
For Parents: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation
This site provides obesity prevention tools and resources for parents to use on the front lines--when eating out, at home, at school, and at the doctor's. ... Details >
For Teens: Alliance for a Healthier Generation
This site contains valuable information intended for kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices; provides information on foods that are good and taste good, ideas to get involved in the issue a... Details >
Frequently Asked Questions - Obesity and Weight Loss
This fact sheet defines obesity, and explains some of the causes that can contribute to being overweight or obese. It provides statistics on how many women are obese, explains the serious health probl... Details >
Health Effects of Obesity
Persons with obesity are at risk of developing one or more serious medical conditions, which can cause poor health and premature death. Obesity is associated with more than 30 medical conditions, and ... Details >
HealthierUS.Gov
HealthierUS.Gov is a Web site supporting the President's HealthierUS initiative by providing links to credible, accurate information from the Federal Government that can help Americans choose to live ... Details >