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From womenshealth.gov

1. Overweight, Obesity, and Weight Loss Fact Sheet (More information on this publication)

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/overweight-weight-loss.cfm...

Other publications and websites

1. Active at Any Size (More information on this publication)

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/active.htm

2. Bariatric Surgery for Severe Obesity (More information on this publication)

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm

3. Breast Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professionals (More information on this publication)

   http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/prevention/breast/HealthProfessional

4. Calculate Your Body Mass Index (More information on this publication)

   http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

5. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults (More information on this publication)

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm

6. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 (More information on this publication)

   http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs2010-PolicyDocument.htm

7. Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight? (More information on this publication)

   http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/health_risks.htm

8. FastStats: Obesity and Overweight (More information on this publication)

   http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/overwt.htm

9. Guidelines on Overweight and Obesity: Electronic Textbook (More information on this publication)

   http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/e_txtbk/index.htm

10. HealthierUS.gov (More information on this publication)

    http://www.healthierus.gov

11. Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Across Your Lifespan: Better Health and You: Tips for Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/better_health.htm

12. Heart and Vascular Diseases (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart

13. Key Strategies to Prevent Obesity (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/keystrategies/index.htm

14. Medical Care for Obese Patients (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/medical.htm

15. Obesity and Asian Americans (More information on this publication)

    http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/content.aspx?lvl=3&lvlID=537&ID=6458

16. Obesity and Genomics (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/resources/diseases/obesity/index.htm

17. Obesity and Overweight (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/index.html

18. Obesity Data/Statistics (More information on this publication)

    http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=3&lvlid=537

19. Obesity: Halting the Epidemic by Making Health Easier (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/AAG/obesity.htm

20. Overweight and Obesity: Data and Statistics (More information on this publication)

    http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/index.htm

21. Physical Activity: Prevalence and Related Issues Among Hispanic Women (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fitness.gov/enewsletter/Summer07_featurearticle.htm

22. Prescription Medications for the Treatment of Obesity (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/prescription.htm

23. Sample Reduced-Calorie Menus: Asian-American Cuisine (More information on this publication)

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

24. Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity (More information on this publication)

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

25. Steps to a Healthier Weight: Making Nutrient-Dense Food Choices (More information on this publication)

    http://www.choosemyplate.gov/STEPS/nutrientdensefoodchoices.pdf

26. Understanding Adult Obesity (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm

27. Very Low Calorie Diets (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/low_calorie.htm

28. We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition (More information on this publication)

    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/index.htm

29. Weight and Waist Measurement: Tools for Adults (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/tools.htm

30. Weight Cycling (More information on this publication)

    http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/cycling.htm

31. Weight Loss Fraud (More information on this publication)

    http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm24375...

32. Weight Loss Surgery (More information on this publication)

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

33. Are You Living With Obesity? (Copyright © Obesity Action Coalition) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.obesityaction.org/educationaltools/brochures/uoseries/AYLWO_brochure.pdf...

34. Body Mass Index (BMI): A Guide for Parents, Educators, School Nurses, and Health Care Providers (Copyright © Center for Young Women’s Health) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.youngwomenshealth.org/bmi_parents.html

35. Childhood Overweight: What the Research Tells Us (Copyright © The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.healthinschools.org/~/media/Files/obesityfs07.ashx

36. Gastric Bypass Surgery (Copyright © Mayo Clinic) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gastric-bypass/MY00825

37. Just Move It: It's Up to You (Copyright © Just Move It) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.justmoveit.org

38. Lose Weight for Better Health (Copyright © Black Women's Health Imperative) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.blackwomenshealth.com/2006/articles.php?id=16

39. Overweight and Obesity in Children and Adolescents Knowledge Path (Copyright © MCH Library) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.mchlibrary.info/KnowledgePaths/kp_overweight.html

40. Parents Can Play a Role in Preventing Childhood Obesity (Copyright © National Academy of Sciences) (PDF - 2.03 GB) (More information on this publication)

    http://www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2004/Preventing-Childhood-Obesity-Health-in-the-Balance/Fac...

41. Tips for Parents: Weight and Eating Behavior Problems in Teens (Copyright © American Academy of Family Physicians) (More information on this publication)

    http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/food/kids/1051.html

Other organizations

1. CDC's WISEWOMAN — Well-Integrated Screening and Evaluation for Women Across the Nation (More information on this organization)
2. Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, CDC (More information on this organization)
3. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (More information on this organization)
4. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center, NHLBI, NIH, HHS (More information on this organization)
5. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NIH, HHS (More information on this organization)
6. Nutrition.gov (More information on this organization)
7. Office of Women's Health, OD, CDC, HHS (More information on this organization)
8. SmallStep.gov (More information on this organization)
9. Smallstep.gov en español (More information on this organization)
10. Weight-Control Information Network (More information on this organization)
11. Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS (More information on this organization)
12. Alliance for a Healthier Generation (More information on this organization)
13. American Academy of Pediatrics (More information on this organization)
14. American Dietetic Association (More information on this organization)
15. American Heart Association (More information on this organization)
16. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (More information on this organization)
17. American Society of Bariatric Physicians (More information on this organization)
18. FedsGetFit.gov (More information on this organization)
19. Food Addicts Anonymous (More information on this organization)
20. Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation (More information on this organization)
21. Hormone Foundation, The (More information on this organization)
22. Johns Hopkins University Center for Adolescent Health (More information on this organization)
23. National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (More information on this organization)
24. National Center for Overcoming Overeating (More information on this organization)
25. National Council on Women's Health, Inc (More information on this organization)
26. New York Obesity Research Center (More information on this organization)
27. New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center (More information on this organization)
28. Nutrition for Kids (More information on this organization)
29. Obesity Action Coalition (More information on this organization)
30. Overeaters Anonymous (More information on this organization)
31. Safe Routes to School National Partnership (More information on this organization)
32. Texas Heart Institute (More information on this organization)
33. The Obesity Society (More information on this organization)
34. TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Club, Inc. (More information on this organization)
35. University of Virginia Health System (More information on this organization)

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