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Weight Control and Obesity Topic Page (Food & Nutrition Information Center) Accessibility Info Weight Control and Obesity See also: Reports and Studies on Obesity *** Weight Control & Obesity Sub-topics *** -- Childhood Obesity -- Treatment and Prevention Guidelines and Background -- Evaluating Weight Control Programs -- Practical On-line Weight Control Assistance -- Non-diet Approach -- Other Resources Childhood Obesity Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Obesity Issue Table of contents from August 2003 issue devoted to obesity. Covers behavioral and mental health issues as well as prevalence and treatment issues. Article abstracts may be viewed; however, subscription or one-time purchased access is necessary to view full text. Center for Weight and Health(University of California Berkeley)--> BMI for Children and Teens From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC Growth Charts From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Childhood Obesity: A Food and Nutrition Resource List for Educators and Researchers Childhood Obesity A 2-part presentation available as a webcast and PowerPoint presentation. Part 1: Talking with Parents and Children about Being Overweight Part 2: Helping Overweight Children Have High Self-Esteem and a Positive Body Image From: California Distance Learning Health Network, Graduate School of Public Health at San Diego State University Childhood Overweight Resources for education, policy development, and public health practice From: American Public Health Association Coordinating Efforts on Childhood Obesity: Action Brief - PDF format From: National Institute of Health Care Management Foundation CREES/USDA Project on Reversing Childhood Obesity Trends Provides access to newsletters, progress reports, and other information related to the Childhood Obesity Initiative within the Cooperative Extension System. From: Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley The Economics of Obesity: A Report on the Workshop Held at USDA's Economic Research Service From: Economic Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Exercise for Overweight Kids From: The Physician and Sportsmedicine Fact Sheets on Children and Weight From: Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley Guidelines for Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs: Promoting Healthy Weight in Children - PDF format From: Society for Nutrition Education Healthy Generations Newsletter - PDF format This issue deals with child and adolescent obesity - epidemiology, risk factors, and programs and policies for prevention From: University of Minnesota School of Public Health Helping Your Overweight Child From: Weight-Control Information Center Is Dieting Okay for Kids? From: The Nemours Foundation Nutrition for your Child: Ten Steps to a Healthy Weight - PDF Format From: Feeding Kids Newsletter, 24 Carrot Press Pediatric Overweight: A Review of the Literature - PDF format From: University of California, Berkeley Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity Among US Children, Adolescents, and Adults, 1999-2002 Abstract of article from June 16, 2004 issue of JAMA From: Journal of the American Medical Association Prevalence of Overweight Among Children and Adolescents: United States, 1999-2002 From: National Center for Health Statistics Preventing Childhood Obesity: Health in the Balance Examines the nature, extent, and consequences of obesity in U.S. children and offers and action plan. From: National Academy of Sciences Prevention of Childhood Overweight -- What Should Be Done? - PDF Format Position paper of the Center for Weight and Health, University of California, Berkeley Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity - PDF format From: Policy Statement of the American Academy of Pediatrics Reports and Studies: Obesity in Children Links to numerous reports covering epidemiology, prevention, and treatment. From: Healthy School Meals Resource System Symposium on Childhood Obesity: Causes and Prevention Held October 27, 1998 - PDF format From: USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Prevention Weight Control and Obesity Resource List for Consumers Bibliography of articles, pamphlets, books, and online resources for different populations including children. Workshop: The Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Understanding the Influences of Marketing, Media, and Family Dynamics Audio and slide presentations from the workshop, held December 9, 2003. Sound files require free RealPlayer. From: Institute of Medicine Your Child's Weight: Help your Child with Successful Weight Management - HTML format From: USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center at Baylor College of Medicine In English - PDF format In Spanish - PDF format Treatment and Prevention Guidelines and Background Assessment and Management of Overweight and Obese Adult Patients A free continuing education course developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the North American Association for the Study of Obesity American Obesity Association Fact Sheets From: American Obesity Association Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity Report and Fact Sheets Surgeon General's Listening Session (December 7, 2000) From: National Institutes of Health This videoconference requires Real Player. To view, download and install the free Real Player. Day 1 Day 2 Calories Count: Report of the FDA Working Group on Obesity From: US Food and Drug Administration Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Full Report Executive Summary Evidence Tables and Model Treatment Guidelines in Palm OS Format Slide Show Practical Guide BMI Calculator BMI Calculator in Palm OS Format BMI Table The Contribution of Expanding Portion Sizes to the US Obesity Epidemic - PDF file From: Article from the Journal of Public Health Defining Overweight and Obesity From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention FoodReview: Weighing In on Obesity From: Economic Research Service, USDA U.S. Per Capita Food Supply Trends: More Calories, Refined Carbohydrates, and Fats - PDF file Patterns of Caloric Intake and Body Mass Index Among U.S. Adults - PDF file Obesity: Assessment and Management in Primary Care From: Article published in American Family Physician Pulls together guidelines dealing with childhood and adult obesity from a number of organizations. Obesity in Minority Populations: Fact Sheets From: American Obesity Association Obesity Roundtable: Workshop on Best Practice Presentations and conclusions from a workshop held in Brussels, Belgium in October 2004. From: The European Commission Overweight and Obesity: Economic Consequences From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Pharmacologic and Surgical Management of Obesity in Primary Care: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians From: Article from Annals of Internal Medicine Prevalence and Trends in Obesity Among US Adults, 1999-2000 From: Article from the Journal of the American Medical Association Prevention of Obesity in Children and Youth Provides recommendations for decreasing and preventing the prevalence of childhood obesity in the US. From: Institute of Medicine Recommendations for Preventing Excess Weight Gain and Obesity - PDF Format In WHO Technical Report #916: Nutrition and the Prevention of Chronic Disease pp. 54-71. From: World Health Organization Solving the Obesity Conundrum - Is There a Food Solution - PDF Format Overview from conference held by the Institute of Food Technologists in February 2004. From: Institute of Food Technologists Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity From: Weight-Control Information Center U.S. Obesity Trends 1985 to 2000 Includes slides in Power Point and HTML versions From: Center for Disease Control and Prevention What Works for Obesity? - PDF Format Summary of research evidence for interventions to treat and prevent obesity. From: United Health Foundation Evaluating Weight Control Programs The Atkins Diet: Worthwhile or Worthless? From: Grand Forks Human Nutrition Research Center, USDA Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-Loss Program From: Weight-Control Information Network Finding a Weight Loss Program that Works for You - PDF Format From: Partnership for Healthy Weight Management High Protein Diets From: American Heart Association Low-Carbohydrate Diets: Do They Work and Are They Healthy? From: Partnership for Essential Nutrition Quick- Weight-Loss or Fad Diets From: American Heart Association USDA Coordinated Nutrition Research Program on Health and Nutrition Effects of Popular Weight-loss Diets - Executive Summary Should You Believe These Amazing Claims? From: Federal Trade Commisssion The Skinny on Low-Carb Claims From: Partnership for Essential Nutrition Weighing the Diet Books – PDF Format From: Center for Science in the Public Interest Weight-loss and Nutrition Myths: How Much Do You Really Know? From: Weight-Control Information Network of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases You'll Know A Fad Diet If It Recommends... From: American Heart Association Practical On-line Weight Control Assistance See Also: Dietary Assessment and Interactive Toolbox Aim for a Healthy Weight From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Better Health and You: Tips for Adults From: NIDDK Weight Control Information Network In English In Spanish Body Mass Index Calculator From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Body Mass Index Table From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute ¡ Cuide Su Peso! Watch Your Weight - PDF format Bilingual Spanish and English From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Eat Smart: How to Fill Up, Not Out! From: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Feel Full on Fewer Calories From: University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Guide to Behavior Change From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Guide to Physical Activity From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Healthy Body Calculator From: Ask the Dietitian Hold It! Maintaining Weight Once It's Gone From: American Heart Association How Much Are You Eating? Putting the Guidelines into Practice - PDF format From: USDA Lighten Up! From: American Heart Association Losing Weight: More Than Counting Calories From: Food and Drug Administration Losing Weight Safely In English In Spanish From: U.S. Food and Drug Administration Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Motivation Station From: American Heart Association The New American Plate From: American Institute for Cancer Research Portion Distortion Quiz From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Sample Reduced-Calorie Menus Features traditional-American, Asian-American, Southern, Mexican- American, and lacto-ovo vegetarian 1200 and 1600 calorie menus From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Setting Goals for Weight Loss From: Partnership for Healthy Weight Management Smallstep.gov U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Provides practical tips and encouragement for making improvements in eating and physical activity habits From: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Shopping: What to Look For From: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute 10 Bright Ideas for Weight Loss – PDF Format From: Food & Health Communications Winning by Losing From: Calorie Control Council You Can Control Your Weight as You Quit Smoking From: National Institutes of Health Non-diet Approach Active at Any Size From: NIDDK Weight Control Information Network BodyPositive BodyWise From: Girl Power! Healthy Weight Network HUGS International Other Resources American Obesity Association The National Weight Control Registry Nutritional and Weight Loss Q & A's From: Food and Drug Administration Obesity, Physical Activity, and Weight Control Glossary From: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, Weight Control Information Network Shape Up America! Sisters Together: Move More, Eat Better From: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease Voluntary Guidelines for Providers of Weight Loss Products or Services From: Federal Communication Commission Weight Control and Obesity Resource List for Consumers Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) From: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease Weight-loss Advertising: An Analysis of Current Trends From: Federal Trade Commission Topics A-Z|FNIC Resources Lists|Dietary Supplements|Food Composition|Dietary Guidelines|Food Guide Pyramid|FNIC Databases|Consumer Corner|Disclaimer Back | Home Last modified on July 29, 2005 |
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