RESOURCES

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/

WIN Weight Control Information Network. Offers publications, e-newsletters, information on current research, statistics and much more.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/pubs/bibs/topics/weight/consumer.html

Part of the WIN system, this site provides lists of additional resources.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/resources/index.htm

This site provides a collection of articles and educational resources on weight control and nutrition.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/health_professionals/practice/index.htm

The Weight Management Research to Practice Series is a designed to summarize the science on a weight management topic for health professionals and the lay audience.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightcontrol.html

This site offers information on choosing low-fat, low-calorie foods as well as eating smaller portions and being physically active.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.html

This site offers many interesting links including a reference shelf with directories linking to many more informational sites.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/resources.htm

The Centers for Disease Control site on Overweight and Obesity. Offers links for resources as well as nutrition, and physical activity.

http://www.nutrition.gov/index.php?mode=subject&subject=ng_weight_control&d_subject=Weight%20Management

Concise information on weight management. Features links to Physical Activity and Weight Control pages as well as other educational resources.

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

Offers information and templates on Healthy Weight, Menu Planning, Portion control.

http://www.ftc.gov/dietfit/

Offers information on how to avoid weight loss fraud

http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~ear/hwm/labelman.html

Offers an interactive learning program that provides consumers with information to help plan a healthful diet while managing calorie intake.

http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/

The Surgeon Generals Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. This site provides many important Fact Sheets on Healthy Weight

http://www.healthypeople.gov/

Healthy People 2010 challenges individuals, communities, and professionals—indeed, all of us— to take specific steps to ensure that good health, as well as long life, are enjoyed by all.