General Obesity & Weight Loss Resources:
How to Lose and Manage Weight * -- Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 
Consumer information from the federal government on how to lose and manage your weight. --- www.fda.gov/loseweight/
Obesity * -- Mayo Clinic
Articles on obesity's causes, risk factors, screening and diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, coping skills and when to seek medical advice. --- www.mayoclinic.com
Obesity * -- MedlinePlus
Information on obesity and weight including news, diagnosis, symptoms, treatment, prevention, interactive tools and more. --- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/obesity.html - Espanol
Obesity and Overweight
Information on the issue of obesity and excessive weight including trends, contributing factors, health and economic consequences, programs and recommendations. --- www.cdc.gov
Obesity And Weight Loss * -- Women's Health
Information on weight loss and obesity especially for women. --- www.womenshealth.gov/faq/weightloss.htm
Weight Control * -- MedlinePlus
Information on weight control including alternative therapy, nutrition, coping, clinical trials and more. --- www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightcontrol.html - Espanol
Weight Loss * -- Mayo Clinic
Articles, interactive tools and Q & A's about managing your weight. --- www.mayoclinic.com
Children & Teen Obesity & Weight Loss:
Being Overweight or Obese -- Intelihealth *
For parents of overweight children, information "reviewed by the faculty of the Harvard Medical School." --- www.intelihealth.com/
TeensHealth Food and Fitness *
"Ever wonder if some diets are really safe? Or how you can excel at sports? Get the lowdown on healthy eats, dieting, strength training, eating disorders, steroids, and more."
UCSF Children's Hospital : Obesity *
Information and streaming videos on pediatric obesity. --- www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/
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