Links to NIH web sites offering health information for the
public
The NIH, along with many other government agencies, supports efforts related to
obesity and overweight. Health information produced by the NIH for the public is
provided below:
Click on each heading for more information
General information on obesity, overweight, weight loss, and weight
control
Weight-control Information Network (WIN):
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm,
and http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm
(includes information in English and Spanish). The Weight-control Information
Network (WIN) is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes
and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) of the NIH. WIN produces and provides
science-based information on obesity, weight control, physical activity, and nutrition.
Obesity Education Initiative (OEI):
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/oei/index.htm
The Obesity Education Initiative (OEI) of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(NHLBI), NIH, was created to help reduce the prevalence of overweight along with
the prevalence of physical inactivity in order to reduce the risk of coronary heart
disease (CHD), the prevalence and severity of sleep apnea, and overall morbidity
and mortality from CHD. Information is provided on the relationship of overweight
to CHD risk factors and sleep apnea, as well as information on weight loss and weight
control.
Aim for a Healthy Weight:
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
OR
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm
Aim for a Healthy Weight provides practical tools for weight management, including
an interactive menu planner and portion distortion quiz, body mass index calculator,
healthy recipes, tips for dining out, and a physical activity guide.
Hearts N' Parks
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/heart/obesity/hrt_n_pk/index.htm
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition):
http://wecan.nhlbi.nih.gov
We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition) is a national program
designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical
tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Tips and fun activities
focus on three critical behaviors: improved food choices, increased physical activity,
and reduced screen time.
The program is a collaboration of four Institutes of the National Institutes of
Health (NIH): the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the Eunice Kennedy
Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD),
and the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active:
www.nichd.nih.gov/msy/ Media-Smart Youth:
Eat, Think, and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program for
young people ages 11 to 13. It is designed to help teach them about the complex
media world around them, and how it can affect their health -- especially in the
areas of nutrition and physical activity. This program was created by the Eunice
Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
(NICHD).
Medline Plus, Obesity:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.html
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesityinchildren.html
This site is a service of the National Library of Medicine and the NIH. It contains
a variety of information and links related to obesity.
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Obesity increases risk for many serious diseases
For specific information on these diseases, visit the links below:
Diabetes:
(English & Spanish information)
National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse -
http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov
National Diabetes Education Program - http://www.ndep.nih.gov
Heart Disease and Stroke (Cardiovascular disease):
NHLBI Information for patients and the public -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/index.htm
Stroke:
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Stroke Information
Page - http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/stroke.htm
High Blood Pressure:
National High Blood Pressure Education Program -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/nhbpep/index.htm
Your Guide to Lowering High Blood Pressure -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/hbp
Cholesterol:
National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/ncep/index.htm
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Osteoarthritis:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) -
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/oahandout.htm
Urinary incontinence
National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/uiwomen/index.htm
http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/spanish/pubs/bcw_ez/index.htm
(Spanish)
Gallbladder disease
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/topics/gallbladder.asp
Sleep disorders
NHLBI Sleep Disorders Information -
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/prof/sleep/index.htm
Sleep apnea - http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/sleep/index.htm#pub
Cancer
National Cancer Institute (NCI) - http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancerinfo/
(English & Spanish information)
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Fatty Liver Disease - Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse -
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/nash/
Psychological problems / Mental Disorders
Depression
Eating Disorders
Other Information
Talking Glossary of Genetic Terms:
http://www.genome.gov/glossary/index.cfm
Clinical Trials Related to Obesity
To search for information about clinical trials in human volunteers, including the
purpose of each trial, who may participate, locations, and phone numbers for more
details, please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov/
. Please note that some trials may not currently be enrolling volunteers. Please
also note that the ClinicalTrials.gov website offers different search options, including
focused searches for trials sponsored by the NIH and/or other agencies and organizations.
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