Weight Management - Other Places To Get Help
Online Resource
| Aim for a Healthy Weight | |
| National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute | |
| Web Address: | www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm |
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The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This section of its Web site provides useful, medically reviewed information about obesity and weight loss. |
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Organizations
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity | |
| 1600 Clifton Road | |
| Atlanta, GA 30333 | |
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1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
(404) 639-3311 |
| TDD: | 1-888-232-6348 |
| Web Address: | www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/index.html |
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This Web site has information about healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity for people of all ages. |
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| American Dietetic Association | |
| 120 South Riverside Plaza | |
| Suite 2000 | |
| Chicago, IL 60606-6995 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-877-0877 |
| Email: | knowledge@eatright.org |
| Web Address: | www.eatright.org |
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The American Dietetic Association sets standards for all types of prescribed diets. The organization produces a variety of consumer information, including videos and CD-ROM products. This group will help you find a registered dietitian in your area who provides nutrition counseling. |
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture: MyPyramid | |
| 3101 Park Center Drive | |
| Suite 1034 | |
| Alexandria, VA 22302 | |
| Phone: | 1-888-7-PYRAMID (1-888-779-7264) |
| Email: | support@cnpp.usda.gov |
| Web Address: | www.mypyramid.gov |
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The MyPyramid food guidance Web site provides many options to help people make healthy food choices and to be active every day. Enter your age, gender, and activity level to get a food plan specific to your needs. You can also print out worksheets for tracking your progress and goals. On this Web site, you'll find answers to many of your questions about healthy eating. |
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| Weight-Control Information Network (WIN) | |
| 1 WIN Way | |
| Bethesda, MD 20892-3665 | |
| Phone: | 1-877-946-4627 toll-free |
| Fax: | (202) 828-1028 |
| Email: | win@info.niddk.nih.gov |
| Web Address: | http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm |
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The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. WIN supplies information on weight control, obesity, and nutritional disorders for the public and for health professionals. |
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