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Childhood Obesity: Prevention 
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 >
Childhood Overweight
This article discusses childhood obesity, including health risks, diagnosis, and treatment. Tips for parents and pediatricians are provided.... Details >
Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program
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
Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults
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
Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?
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
FDA Receives Keystone Forum Report on Away-From-Home Foods
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 >
Find a Bariatric Physician
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 >
Find a Support Group: Obesity Action Coalition
This page links to obesity information specific to your state, including government resources, local support groups, and other resources. ... Details >
For Kids: Alliance for a Healthier Generation
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 >
For Parents: The 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 >