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Aim for A Healthy Weight!: Information for Patients and the Public

Internet URL

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm  

Sponsoring Agency

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. Calculate your obesity risk online and if you need to lose weight or need help to maintain your current weight, there are items to help you get started including, recipes, shopping tips, and advice on choosing an exercise program.

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Review Date

1/3/2008