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All About Obesity 
This page provides information on obesity and its treaments, statistics, etc.... Details >
Childhood Obesity: Health Risks, Diagnosis and Treatment
Determining if a child or adolescent has a weight problem can be challenging. This article discusses childhood obesity, including health risks, diagnosis, and treatment.... Details >
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
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 >
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 >
Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook
This electronic textbook allows easy access to information contained in The Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Repor... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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 >
How to Lose and Manage Weight: Watch Your Calories, Be Active
This page's focus is on calorie-counting, nutrition, physical activity and weight loss.... Details >