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FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done.

http://www.anred.com/obese.html

Excessive Appetite

A discussion about small weight losses and gains and setting some goals.

http://www.alcohol-drug.com/obesity.htm

Roles of Mental Health Professionals in Multidisciplinary Medically Supervised Treatment Programs for Obesity

Paper presenting a case management model, assessment for treatment planning, clinical practice model, and behavioral health treatment options.

http://www.sma.org/smj/97june2.htm

First Federal Obesity Clinical Guidelines

Identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity in adults reviewed by 115 health experts at major medical and professional societies.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/new/press/oberel4f.htm

NAASO: The North American Association for the Study of Obesity

An interdisciplinary society whose purpose is to develop, extend and disseminate knowledge in the field of obesity.

http://www.naaso.org

Barbara's Obesity Meds and Research News

Plain-language information on obesity medications, weight loss and diet studies written for professionals and patients.

http://www.obesity-news.com/

Uncommon Courage

Information on eating disorders, size discrimination toward women and children, bodysize issues, health concerns and support.

http://homepages.msn.com/SupportSt/lflyaway/index.html

Obesity Week

News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity.

http://www.obesityweek.org/

Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity

A Laval University center dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.

http://www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca/

Rochester Center for Obesity Research

Rochester Hills, Michigan.

http://ndhuran.tripod.com/rcorindex.html

Obesity and the Zone

High carbohydrate diets, avoid illness, the insulin connection, heart disease, aging, food theory, and links.

http://www.getzoned.com.au/Obesity.htm

HealthLink MCW

An article about the health problems related to severe obesity.

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/984434798.html

Human Choriogonadotropin and Obesity Treatment

A discussion about oral administration of Human Choriogonadotropin significantly decreases subcutaneous fat in dieting obese patients. Find research results.

http://indexmedico.com/obesity/hcg.htm

Obesity

Definition, causes, dieting, when to see the doctor, medical tests, from Healthanswers.com.

http://www.healthanswers.com/cen...weight+control&filename=1658.htm

Understanding Adult Obesity

An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/unders.htm#

Obesity

Key recommendations and advice on choosing a good program to follow.

http://www.geocities.com/nutriflip/Diseases/Obesity.html

Obesity Overview Articles

Obesity has commonly been viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. A look at what this really is and some of the causes and different types.

http://www.spotlighthealth.com/m...sity/obesity_overview/index.html

Veritas Medicine

Clinical trial listings for obesity. Perform a personalized search to find ongoing trials that match your needs.

http://www.veritasmedicine.com/obesity/

Health Link MCW

An article about the search for genes responsible for human obesity.

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/979064416.html

Lose Weight Gain Health

From Roche Pharmaceutical, provides practical advice on healthy eating, diet, obesity and losing weight.

http://www.loseweightgainhealth.ie/

Childhood Obesity

Causes and complications. Alternative medicine and home made remedies.

http://www.pediatriconcall.com/f...ents/CommonChild/obesity_one.asp

The Scientific Definition of Obesity and its Dangers

Prevalence, etiology, complications, and suggested treatments abstracted from the Western Journal of Medicine.

http://www.mercola.com/2002/jan/26/obesity.htm

Obesity

Definition in the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. Illustration, alternative names, considerations, common causes, and home care.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003101.htm

Surgeon General Asks Communities To Address Obesity

Community-based strategies, statistics, costs attributed to overweight and obesity, asthma, Type 2 diabetes, BMI calculator, and comments from the US Surgeon General, David Satcher.

http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/1012427400.html

WebMD Health

Consumer health site, symptoms, causes and treatments, calorie calculator and health toll.

http://my.webmd.com/condition_ce...ter_content/obe/article/2731.560

Obesidad.net

Treat your obesity disease with free weight loss tips, diets and nutrition advice. Ask Dr. Goldberg and health forum.

http://obesidad.net/english2002/default.htm

Obesity-diet.com

European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public.

http://www2.obesity-diet.com/ind...p?ids=zThaaLucARkeCDRPRjzo&ide=2

Obesity on Medbroadcast.com

Classes of obesity and causes in adulthood.

http://www.medbroadcast.com/cond...n_info_details.asp?disease_id=95

WLS Help

Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery

http://wlshelp.com/

eMedicine Health - Obesity

Consumer health resource center providing an overview of obesity and its causes, symptoms and treatment.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11506-1.asp

The Complexity of Obesity

Discussion of the health, holistic, and other features of this disorder provided by Inner Self magazine.

http://innerself.com/Health/Complexity_of_Obesity.htm

Michael D. Myers M.D. Inc.

General background information on obesity. Includes the prevalence, a definition, causes, medical complications and treatments.

http://www.weight.com/

Weight Loss, Dieting and Obesity

Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis.

http://www.DietWords.com

'Fat Virus' to Blame for Obesity?

Story on Dr. Atkinson and adenovirus-36 (Ad-36). Links to other sites covering topic. (KDKA:CBS)

http://kdka.com/specialreports/local_story_300161258.html

Test for Obesity Virus

Obetech, LLC "answering questions about obesity"; markets testing for the Ad-36 (obesity) virus ($100).

http://www.obesityvirus.com/virus.asp

Is Virus Making You Fat?

Doctor: Virus Has 80 Percent Chance Of Making Animals Fat. Results of study on animals and 500 people. WESH:IBS

http://www.wesh.com/news/3930625/detail.html?subid=10100244

Be Wise Keep Healthy

Management and behavior modification.

http://bewisekeephealthy.com

The Science of Obesity and Weight Control

A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter.

http://home.comcast.net/~bkrentzman/

Obesity Open Forum

Information, including what it is, what causes it, what people experience with it, and an open forum.

http://obesity.open-forum.info/

The National Women's Health Information Center

This article defines obesity, describes the causes and the related health risks for women.

http://www.4woman.gov/faq/obesity.htm

Bariatrics and You

Discussion of different medically supervised weight loss regimes, surgery, maintenance of your goal weight, sugar control and childhood obesity.

http://www.bariatricsweightloss.com

Danas Hymn

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.

http://www.danashymn.com

eMedicine Health

Consumer health resource center providing information on medication in the treatment of obesity.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/articles/11494-1.asp

The Hormone Foundation

Patient information on obesity including an overview, symptoms, treatment options, lifestyle issues and prevention; as well as other obesity-related resources.

http://www.hormone.org/learn/obesity.html

KidSource Online: Childhood Obesity

An article that helps to determine obesity in children. Also describes causes as well as possible treatments and prevention.

http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content2/obesity.html

American Obesity Association (AOA)

Comprehensive web portal offering general information on obesity, current research and trials, treatment, prevention and consumer protection against fraudulent treatments.

http://www.obesity.org/

Obesity Factor

News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources.

http://www.obesityfactor.org

Obesity Support

Non judgemental UK based support site set up for overweight people, their friends and families. Includes nutritional advice, exercise, diets, and medical issues.

http://www.obesitysupport.co.uk

Overweight Teen

Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them.

http://www.overweightteen.com

Pediatric Obesity--Helping Parents Raise Healthy Children

Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity.

http://www.pediatricobesity.com

Planktonitis

Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge.

http://www.planktonitis.com

Morbid Obesity

Obesity sometimes is viewed as the adverse outcome of inappropriate eating and the failure of self discipline on the part of those afflicted. Read information on Carnie Wilson and weight loss.

http://www.spotlighthealth.com/platforms/mo/mo.aspx

Overweight? Now Blame It On A Virus

Virus-weight connection. [The Times of India]

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1040248.cms

Understanding Adult Obesity

An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm

National Obesity Forum

Healthcare professionals who take an interest in the treatment and management of obesity.

http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/

Obesity Tutorial

Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it.

http://www-medlib.med.utah.edu/W...th/TUTORIAL/OBESITY/OBESITY.html

Patient Resources : Obesity

The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity.

http://www.docguide.com/news/con...ResAllCateg/Obesity?OpenDocument

Obesity Focused

Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications.

http://www.obesityfocused.com

Articles on Obesity

Advice and articles to help in treatment/management. Complications, causes and prevention.

http://web4health.info/en/answers/life-obesity-menu.htm

FDA Plan to Confront Nation's Obesity Problem

Stepping up enforcement actions concerning accuracy of food labels, the nutritional information for the consumer.

http://www.fda.gov/oc/initiatives/obesity/

CDC Overweight and Obesity

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.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/index.htm

International Journal of Obesity

The journal publishes basic, clinical and applied studies and also features a quarterly pediatric highlight.

http://www.nature.com/ijo/index.html

NSW Health: Child Obesity

The NSW government action plan for the prevention of obesity in children and young people.

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/obesity/

Obesity In America

The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation,have developed a handbook with information about obesity’s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it.

http://www.obesityinamerica.org/

How Much Do You Know About Obesity?

Testing knowledge with true or false quiz.

http://www.healthsystem.virginia...ealth/ssi/includes/obeseqiz.html

Back Pain and Obesity

Connection to back pain and osteoporosis.

http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticle.php/article2317.html

Obesity Action Coalition

Education, advocacy and support.

http://www.obesityaction.org

The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust

Prevention and management of obesity. Help information line, articles and events.