The Obesity Association

The Obesity Association provides is one of the web's most comprehensive sources of information on obesity and overweight.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Increase your understanding of adult obesity by referencing information from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the primary National Institutes of Health organization for research on obesity.

The Centers for Disease Control

The Centers for Disease Control provides an in-depth examination of overweight and obesity.

easy-to-use calculator

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers an easy-to-use calculator to help you determine your Body Mass Index (BMI).

American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists'

Learn more about the link between obesity and Insulin Resistance Syndrome at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists' website.

Eating Plan for Healthy Americans

The American Heart Association offers a concise "Eating Plan for Healthy Americans".

CalorieControl.org

It's easy to determine how many calories you burn doing your favorite exercise or activity with the online calorie calculator from CalorieControl.org.

American Academy of Family Physicians

Visit the American Academy of Family Physicians site for an information-rich section entitled, "Working with Your Doctor to Overcome Overweight and Obesity".