http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
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 reference tool to help physicians assess, classify, and treat overweight and obesity. The guide also includes detailed sections on dietary therapy and behavior therapy. A section written for patients presents practical information on diet, and tools for other behavior changes. There is also a weight management chart, sample walking and jogging programs, and tips for dining out, shopping, and cooking.