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External Resources

Governmental and Nonprofit Organizations

American Diabetes Association (ADA) - Weight Loss Matters
The ADA website has a lot of good information for the public about nutrition and weight loss.
http://www.diabetes.org/weightloss-and-exercise/weightloss.jsp

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Obesity
The site of the U.S. CDC includes comprehensive information on obesity, lifestyle changes, and their health impacts. Health statistics helpful for both professionals and individuals are accessible.
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm

Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) - Office on Women’s Health
The U.S. DHHS supports this informative and easy to understand website. There is a great summary focused on women, obesity, and weight loss.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/weightloss.htm

National Agricultural Library (NAL) - Food and Nutrition Information Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) hosts the NAL. The website has a large volume of information about all subjects relating to a healthy diet and weight loss. Since 1971, the Food Nutrition and Information Center has provided accurate and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and the public.
http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) - Obesity Education Initiative
The NHLBI is a part of the National Institutes of Health. The Obesity Education Initiative website has information for the general public and health professionals about guidelines for a healthy weight. The site also had a BMI calculator, a menu planner, and a feature that helps you determine proper portion size.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) - Weight-control Information Network
The NIDDK supports this informational website to provide the general public, health professionals, the media, and Congress with up-to-date, science-based information on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

NIDDK - Weight Loss and Control
This section of the NIDDK Web site provides reliable information on eating disorders, nutrition, obesity, and treatment for obesity.
http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/nutrit.htm

Nutrition.gov
Nutrition.gov is a service of the federal government that collects nutritional information from across governmental organizations. It provides science-based dietary guidance based on government-funded research. The website has practical information on healthy eating, dietary supplements, fitness and food safety.
http://www.nutrition.gov/

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
The OAC is a nonprofit coalition of health professionals, patients, and individuals interested in obesity. The site includes education on obesity, advocacy news, and a terrific glossary of obesity-related terms.
http://www.obesityaction.org

Shape Up America!
Shape Up America! is a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating the public on the importance of a healthy body weight. Their website has a lot of nutritional information as well as a place for you to share your own story about shaping up. There is a strong focus on childhood obesity.
http://www.shapeup.org/

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food Pyramid
My Pyramid is the USDA’s guidelines on what and how much to eat. The pyramid was redesigned in 2004 to reflect differences among people. The website helps you create a balance diet and determine the right amount of calories for you.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Caregiver Resources

Administration on Aging - National Family Caregiver Support Program
Part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this program has lots of great information and support for those who are the primary caregivers for a family member with chronic disease.
http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/caregiver.asp

Caregiver Magazine, regional resources page
This page of the caregiver magazine website allows you to search for caregiver support organizations in your local area.
http://www.caregiver.com/regionalresources/index.htm

National Caregivers Library
A nice resource for caregivers with hundreds of articles, forms, checklists and links to caregiver resources.
http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/

National Family Caregivers Association
A nonprofit organization that educates, supports, and speaks up for those who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age.
http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org/

References

Cleveland Clinic - Surgical options for severe obesity
http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/2400/2451.asp?index=9472

Colorado State University
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/COLUMNNN/nn040811.html

The Healthier Life, UK
http://www.thehealthierlife.co.uk/

Mayo Clinic - Weight management basics
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/WT00001

Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightcontrol.html (weight control)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001943.htm (weight management)

National Cancer Institute - Obesity and cancer risk
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/obesity

NHLBI - Obesity Education Initiative: Guidelines
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/prctgd_c.pdf