American Obesity Association (AOA) « http://www.obesity.org/ | | Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity , current research and trials , treatment , prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments. |
Articles on Obesity « http://web4health.info/en/answers/life-obesity-menu.htm | | Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. complications , causes and prevention. |
Australasian Society for the Study of Obesity (ASSO) « http://www.asso.org.au/ | | A scientific organisation of medical practitioners , dietitians , scientists and other health care professionals interested in obesity research with members throughout australia , new zealand , and the pacific region. |
Back Pain and Obesity « http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2317.html | | Connection to back pain and osteoporosis. |
CDC Overweight and Obesity « http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm | | This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand that obesity is a serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it. |
Center on an Aging Society « http://ihcrp.georgetown.edu/agingsociety/pubhtml/obesity2/obesity2.html | | At risk for chronic conditions and the groups most likely to be effected. |
Childhood and Juvenile Obesity: Tips for Parents « http://www.helpguide.org/mental/childhood_obesity.htm | | Learn about the causes and risks. includes details on getting a child to eat a more healthy diet and exercise. |
Danas Hymn « http://www.danashymn.com | | Discussion about living with obesity , an obese spouse or loved one. james " butch" rosser discusses dealing with obesity , weight loss , weight gain , dieting , nutrition , dietetics and health including gastric bypass surgery. |
Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity « http://www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca/ | | A laval university center dedicated to research , communication and education on obesity. |
eMedicine Health « http://www.emedicinehealth.com/medication_in_the_treatment_of_obesity/article_em.htm | | Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity. |
Excessive Appetite « http://www.alcohol-drug.com/obesity.htm | | A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals. |
FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem « http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/ | | Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels , the nutritional information for the consumer. |
First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines « http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/new/press/oberel4f.htm | | Identification , evaluation , and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies. |
Genetics of Food Intake, Body Weight and Obesity « http://arbl.cvmbs.colostate.edu/hbooks/pathphys/digestion/pregastric/fatgenes.html | | Gene involved in initial identification and maintaining body weight. |
HealthLink MCW « http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/984434798.html | | An article about the health problems related to severe obesity. |