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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 >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Very large people face special challenges in trying to be active. If you are a very large person, you can still be physically active. This booklet provides information to help you start being more act... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The overall purpose of this initiative is to help reduce the prevalence of overweight, obesity, and physical inactivity in order to lower the risk, and overall morbidity and mortality from coronary he... Details >

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

Whether you are beginning to address your weight issues or have been fighting the battle for a long-time, this document provides information on the different stages of obesity to help you make decisio... Details >

Obesity Action Coalition  

Chronic diseases accounted for 5 of the leading 6 causes of disease in 2002 in the United States. Physical inactivity and unhealthy eating contribute to obesity and a number of chronic diseases, inclu... Details >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

At this interactive web site you can learn more about your percent body fat and the role it plays in your overall health. You can calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) online.... Details >

Shape Up America!  

Calculate your body mass index at this site by inserting your weight in pounds and selecting your height. Click on the "compute" button to get the results.... Details >

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

Teaching kids the importance of eating well and being physically active at a young age is crucial to reversing the trend of childhood obesity in this country. Visit this page to learn about the Childh... Details >

Advertising Council, Inc.  

Behaviors involving physical activity and nutrition are the cornerstone of preventing obesity in children and adolescents. Families and schools are the two most critical links in providing the foundat... Details >

American Obesity Association  

This article discusses childhood obesity, including health risks, diagnosis, and treatment. Tips for parents and pediatricians are provided.... Details >

American Obesity Association  

This consumer information booklet highlights the elements of a weight-loss program a consumer should look for in order to properly judge its safety and potential for success. ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 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 ... Details >

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

This guide can help you lose weight safely and develop a healthier lifestyle that will reduce your chances of developing serious health problems such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer associated ... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

This news release announces a report produced for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that offers recommendations to improve the ability of consumers to manage calorie intake from foods prepared an... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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 >

American Society of Bariatric Physicians  

This page links to obesity information specific to your state, including government resources, local support groups, and other resources. ... Details >

Obesity Action Coalition  

This site provides interactive games, flyers of information available for print, and clips intended for kids to prevent obesity and maintain a healthy lifestyle. ... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  

This site provides obesity prevention tools and resources for parents to use on the front lines--when eating out, at home, at school, and at the doctor's. ... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  

This site contains valuable information intended for kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices; provides information on foods that are good and taste good, ideas to get involved in the issue a... Details >

Alliance for a Healthier Generation  

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 >

National Women's Health Information Center, Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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

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 >

American Obesity Association  

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 >

The White House

Healthy People 2010 is the prevention agenda for the nation. It is a statement of national health objectives designed to identify the most significant preventable threats to health and to establish na... Details >

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This web site links visitors to many resources related to cardiovascular diseases. Includes: consumer health information booklets - some in Spanish -on high blood pressure, obesity and cholesterol; re... Details >

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

Healthy eating and physical activity habits are key to your child's well-being. Eating too much and exercising too little can lead to overweight and related health problems that can follow children in... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

This page's focus is on calorie-counting, nutrition, physical activity and weight loss.... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

This web site provides links to information about obesity and weight loss provided by CFSAN, other Federal government agencies and non-government agencies.... Details >

Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

If you are overweight, these behavioral changes from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will reduce your risk for some health problems that affect the heart, lungs and joints, as well as so... Details >

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

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

A fact sheet that summarizes research on the potential link between obesity and cancer risk.... Details >

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health

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

"Being Healthy" can be perceived as a daunting task that requires too much sacrifice, with little immediate reward. Visit this page to learn about the Obesity Prevention campaign launched in March 200... Details >

Advertising Council, Inc.  

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 >

Partnership for Prevention  

This glossary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about obesity, physical activity, and weight control. It is written for people who are overweight or obese, or interested in l... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

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 >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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 >

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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 >

Shape Up America!  

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

Also available in: Chinese-Traditional   

Many cultures hold the belief that being overweight is a sign of health and wealth. The reality is, being overweight or obese increases a person’s risk of many chronic diseases, and children are no ex... Details >

Chinese Community Health Resource Center   

The report provides a broad-based examination of the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and youth, including the social, environmental, and dietary factors responsible for it... Details >

Institute of Medicine, The National Academies  

Obesity rates in American adults and children continue to climb, with no reversal of this trend in sight. Researchers believe high obesity rates may be attributed to a sedentary lifestyle and too much... Details >

American Running Association  

Also available in: Spanish 

Today's lifestyle doesn't allow much room for health. And that's where Small Steps comes in. Explore this section further to get more in-depth facts about health, diet, and activity. ... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This site provides information on how to take off weight sensibly towards a healthy lifestyle for the general public, thus avoiding many health risks.... Details >

TOPS Club, Inc. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)  

This report outlines strategies that communities can use in helping to address the problems of overweight and obesity. Options include requiring physical education at all school grades, providing more... Details >

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This study discusses the prevalence of obesity in Native American elders as well as obesity prevention.... Details >

National Resource Center on Native American Aging  

Overweight and obesity is one of the most serious health concerns facing our nation. Before a new generation of kids inherits the dangerous consequences of poor diet and physical inactivity, we must a... Details >

American Public Health Association  

Surgery for extremely obese patients who have tried and failed to lose weight with exercise and diet may be more effective for weight reduction than other methods. ... Details >

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Obesity puts people at increased risk for chronic diseases such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke, and some forms of cancer. The large number of people with obesity and th... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Also available in: Spanish 

This publication is part of a set of booklets that present key steps that Latinos can take to reduce their chances of having a heart attack or stroke. Written in a friendly English/Spanish side-by-si... Details >

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

Health care providers use body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measures to assess a person's risk of developing diabetes, heart disease, or other health problems. This fact sheet tells you ho... Details >

Weight-Control Information Network, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) is a national source of information on weight control, obesity, and weight-related nutritional disorders for health professionals and the public.... Details >

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health

The publication discusses the terms “overweight” and “obesity”. Overweight is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and/or water. Obesity is having a high amount of extra body fat.... Details >

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

Your bathroom scale may give you a measure of your weight and help you follow changes in your weight, but it is not the best way to determine if you are overweight or obese, or at risk for developing ... Details >

American Obesity Association  

This page discusses what you should know about being overweight or obese. Information covers the difference between being overweight and being obese, how to know if you are overweight or obese, what c... Details >

National Kidney Foundation  

For elderly women, the location of excess fat may be more important for their cardiovascular health than overall obesity.... Details >

American Heart Association  

Ten questions and answers to help you determine how much you know about body fat.... Details >

Shape Up America!  

This guide is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge needed to successfully work with their insurance provider and become an advocate for change. It offers readers information discussing t... Details >

Obesity Action Coalition