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Obesity and American Indians/Alaska Natives
The prevalence of obesity in American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) populations has increased dramatically over the past 30 years. The purpose of this study is to provide information that will help to ... Details >
Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Obesity and Cancer
A fact sheet that summarizes research on the potential link between obesity and cancer risk.... Details >
Obesity And Weight Loss: Frequently Asked Questions
This page presents frequently asked questions about overweight and weigh loss. Answers include information on what causes someone to become overweight or obese, what are the health effects of being ov... Details >
Obesity Education Initiative (OEI)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Obesity Education Initiative (OEI) in January 1991. The overall purpose of the initiative ... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
Obesity, Activity and Nutrition 
Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions among Americans and result in an enormous toll of death, disease, disability, and reduced quality of life. This page presents facts and resourc... Details >
Overweight and Obesity: Childhood Overweight
This Web site provides information about childhood overweight, including how overweight is defined for children, the prevalence of overweight, the factors associated with overweight, and the related h... Details >
Overweight and Obesity: Contributing Factors
Obesity and overweight are chronic conditions. Overall there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This section will address how behavior, environment, and genetic factors may have an ... Details >
Overweight and Obesity: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This page presents frequently asked questions about overweight and obesity. Answers include information on what the difference is between being overweight and being obese, what some of the factors tha... Details >
Parent's Guide to Childhood Obesity
This guide will explain how overweight and obesity is assessed in adults and children and provide a basis for you to identify professional resources in your community that you can reasonably expect to... Details >
Prescription Medications for the Treatment of Obesity
Visit this site for information about medications prescribed for the treatment of obesity, their application, benefits and side effects.... Details >
Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases