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| Obesity and Overweight
Information from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute. |
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Overweight and Obesity: Definitions, statistics, and more information
The CDC provides an in-depth look at overweight and obesity |
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| BMI (Body-Mass Index) Calculator
A quick way to measure overweight and obesity. |
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Let's Move! Campaign
The website for information about the First Lady Michelle Obama's campaign to solve the problem of obesity within a generation.
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| The Balancing Act: Eat Well and Move It!
Americans lead busy lives. We eat out often and rely on fast food. The key is to have a good balance between the amount of food we eat and the amount of activity you get. |
| How to Drop Pound-Packing Habits
Are you sabotaging your weight loss program with eating habits you don't even know you have? Three experts tell WebMD how to spot those hefty habits - and change them! |
| How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage Your Weight
There are many ways to manage your weight. Using fruits and vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to be successful at managing your weight. |
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ChooseMyPlate.gov
MyPlate helps you learn how to create a personalized meal plan that will help you manage your weight. |
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Obesity Society
The Obesity Society promotes research, education and advocacy to better understand, prevent and treat obesity and improve the lives of those affected. |
| Overeaters Anonymous
Unlike other organizations, OA is not just about weight loss, obesity or diets; it addresses physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It is not a religious organization and does not promote any particular diet. To address weight loss, OA encourages members to develop a food plan with a health care professional and a sponsor. |
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Georgia Department of Community Health: Obesity
A listing of documents give various statistics about the prevalence of obesity in Georgia. |
| Popular Diets Reviewed
Every month a new diet hits the best-seller list. Confused about which to follow? This tip sheet will give you a quick review of popular diets. |
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Obesity Glossary
A list of terms related to obesity from the Weight-control Information Network of the USDHHS.
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CDC Funded Obesity Programs in Georgia
A look at state obesity statistics and what the CDC is doing to address them in Georgia. |
