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| Obesity and Overweight
This information is presented by The American Heart Association |
| Overweight and Obesity: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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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| 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. |
| MyPyramid.gov
MyPyramid helps you learn how to create a personalized meal plan that will help you manage your weight. |
| NAASO
NAASO 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. |
| Overweight and Obesity: State-Based Programs: Georgia
Georgia's Collaborative Task Force for the Prevention of Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases oversees the state's plan for reducing and preventing obesity. Visit this site to get the facts and learn about programs throughout the state. |
| 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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Unless specifically noted, content for this site is developed and maintained by Suzanne Elbon, PhD, MEd, RD, LD,
Mary Ann Johnsn, PhD, Sudha Reddy, MS, RD, LD and Joan Fischer, PhD, RD, LD. Complete
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