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Weight Loss
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Analysis of Health Problems Associated With High-Protein, High-Fat, Carbohydrate-Restricted Diets Reported Via an Online Registry 
 Report from a study of high-protein, carbohydrate-restricted diets, with a focus on the Atkins diet. Discusses common health concerns of people on the diets, and provides a nutrient analysis of sample menus based on the Atkins diet plan. From the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. http://www.pcrm.org/news/registry_report.html Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation Last updated Jun 1, 2004 BMI -- Body Mass Index
BMI "is a number that shows body weight adjusted for height. ... For adults aged 20 years or older, BMI falls into one of these categories: underweight, normal, overweight, or obese." This site provides a BMI calculator, the BMI mathematical formula, and information about BMI as a diagnostic tool and about healthy BMI for adults, children, and teens. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bmi/ Topics: Health, Health Last updated Aug 30, 2005 Calculate Your Body Mass Index
Calculate your body mass index (BMI) to find out whether you are overweight. This site lets you enter your height and weight and does the math for you. Links refer you to pages that explain the results and discuss the health risks related to obesity, of which cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and diabetes are a few. http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health Last updated Jan 20, 2003 Calorie Control Council
News and information about calorie control, weight loss, and low-calorie and reduced-fat foods and beverages, from a "non-profit association representing the low-calorie and reduced-fat food and beverage industry." Includes calculators, dieting trends and statisticsm exercise tips, and descriptions of low-calorie sweeteners, polyols, and fat replacers. Information about sweeteners is heavily weighted in favor of the use of these products, with little information about risks and side effects. http://www.caloriecontrol.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Industries, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety, Recipes & Food Preparation, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Apr 27, 2005 Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight-loss Program
A list of questions to ask before joining a weight-loss program. Discusses safety, costs, staff qualifications, product risks, and results. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/choosing.htm Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 6, 2005 Feature Stories: New Year's Resolutions Guide
This series of articles provides ideas for sticking to resolutions made for the new year. Includes general resolution advice, and strategies for weight loss, exercise, and quitting smoking. From the University of Maryland Medical Center. http://www.umm.edu/features/resolutions_guide.htm Topics: Health, Holidays and Observances Individually, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Dec 20, 2005 Frontline: Diet Wars
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Frontline program from 2004 looks at some popular diets and weight-loss programs (such as Weight Watchers, Atkins, and South Beach) and provides additional background information about diet and health, eating habits, obesity, the USDA food pyramid, and the low-fat and low-carb trends. Includes interviews with nutritionists, video of the program, a teacher's guide, a quiz, and related links. Note: The Reading & Links section contains some dead links. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/diet/ Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 4, 2009 Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool
Type in your age, weight, height, and sex and the tool will provide you a printable pyramid plan that will include a daily calorie goal for weight loss (or maintenance) and food serving recommendations. Also provides tips on how to get started using your pyramid. Includes links to several other useful Mayo Clinic weight loss-related pages. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/weight-loss/NU00595 Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Mar 19, 2009 TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)
This is "an international nonprofit weight loss support group," in existence since 1948, which does not sell or promote any particular products. There is a small annual membership fee and members receive their weight loss plan from consultation with their own physician. Archives has articles back to December 1997 which offer encouragement, recipes, health tips, and success stories. You can search for local chapters with a zip code. http://www.tops.org/ Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Oct 26, 2001 WebMD: The Sonoma Diet: Promoting a Lifestyle
January 2006 overview and analysis of a "weight loss plan that promotes the healthy and flavorful eating style of the Mediterranean and Sonoma Valley [California]." This diet favors "top 10 power foods: almonds, bell peppers, blueberries, broccoli, grapes, olive oil, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, and whole grains." http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/sonoma-diet-promoting-lifestyle Topics: Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Apr 16, 2007 Weight Loss Products and Programs
Profiles of popular weight-loss products and programs, listing characteristics of the products and programs, strengths and weaknesses, and other comments. Also includes examples of ineffective weight-loss products. From a nutritionist at the Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/foodnut/09363.html Topics: Health, Health, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Jan 4, 2005 You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking
Brief information on controlling weight gain after quitting smoking. Includes links to recommended resources. From the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/smoking.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Nov 21, 2004 |
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