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Aim For A Healthy Weight!

2006, Internet Site, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm

Description:

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

Availability information:

This resource is an Internet site which as been included in the NWHIC search feature as a general resource.

Source:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, NHLBI, NIH, HHS
P.O. Box 30105
Bethesda MD 20824-0105

Phone number(s):

(240) 629-3255 TTY
(301) 592-8573
(800) 575-9355 (Blood Pressure & Cholesterol Information)

Related topics:

These topics may help you find additional publications. Click any of these links to do an automatic search.

NWHIC record number P-4171

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