General Resources

Weight-control Information Network

This is the source for scientific-based and research support information about obesity, weight control and nutrition from the National Institutes of Health. Please contact 1-800-WIN-8098 for FREE information and publications concerning weight loss and healthy nutrition.

Shape Up America!

This is Dr. C Everet Koops guide for Americans wishing to shape up and begin healthy lifestyles. This site contains information and resources for assessing weight loss needs, becoming more active and shaping up for a healthier you.

Gastric Surgery for Severe Obesity

This is a publication from the Weight Information Network concerning an overview of gastic surgery for severely obese individuals.

Body Mass Index Chart

this is a BMI chart at Nutrition News focus.

Self Magazine Website

Physical Education, health and fitness website. Visit the nutrition area, for diet calculators and Tufts Newletter at phys.

Fitness Partner Connection Jumpsite!

Programs

HUGS International - Nondieting resources & Info

Hugs offers a realistic nondiet approach to weight management.

The Solution: 6 Ways to Lasting Weight Loss

This program is related to Shapedown for children program.

Strong Women Stay Slim

A strength training and weight management for life book by Miriam Nelson Phd.

Weight Watchers International

This program has helped many over the years.

The Weigh Down Workshop

This is a dietitian designed, christian based weight loss program.

Dietitians

Julie H. Burns MS,RD - Sportsfuel Inc, sports nutrition and training.

Sports nutrition consulting company in Western Springs, IL. Learn how to nurish mind, body and spirit to improve athletic performance.

Melinda Hughs MS, RD, LD - Awesomebody.com - Nutrition and Health

Fitness, nutrition and health page designed to provide quality up to date health education products and services.

Jennifer Andrews RD - Welcome to Body Break Online

Dietitian health, nutrition and fitness site.

Timi Gustafsan RD - CyberDiet's Home Page

The place to go to answer questions about how to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Diet and healthy nutrition for weight loss. Body weight calculator and nutrition profile available online.

Tracy Kaufman RD - dietsite.com - Online Diet and Recipe Analysis

Valuable nutrition and health information including diet and recipe analysis, sports nutrition and nutrition facts.

Gwen Shamblin MS, RD - The Weigh Down Workshop

This is a dietitian designed, christian based weight loss program.

Zonya Foco RD - Zonya Health International Making Good Intentions Come True

Certified fitness instructor, nutrition and wellness site, with private coaching and workshops available from Walled Lake, MI.

Elisa S Zied MS, RD, CDN - NutritionResource.com

Consulting dietitian, media spokesperson and certified exercise trainer, provides a variety of services including a scientifically based 8-week weight management program. All sevices are designed to improve quality of life and help clients achieve optimal health. There are fees for services located in New York, New York.

Links to Dietitian's on the Web

This is Cynthia's links to dietitians, many of which specialize in weight loss and fitness issuses.

Articles, Research and Publications

FDA/CFSAN The Facts about Weight Loss Products and Programs

NIDDK Health Information: Nutrition and Obesity What's New in Obesity Control
Obesity research article and weight loss resources from medscape.

Cornell News: Thermogenesis and weight loss
Rating Commercial Weight-Loss Programs -- weight control@thrive
Do Diets Ever Work? - Nutrition - Date: 11/13/98
Evaluate weight loss programs
Strong Women: Free Newletter sign up
Free monthly e-mail newsletter with exercises and nutrition tips, including a new healthy recipe each month.
Aim for Healthy Weight - National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
A Grocery List and Meal Plan Helps With Weight Loss - Heart Information Network

Healthy Weight Planner - Mayo Clinic

Losing Weight Safely - U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Feel Full on Fewer Calories - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight PyramidMayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid

A Parent's Guide to Children's Weight (PDF file) - Iowa State University Extension

Fad Diets and Alternative Medicine

QuackWatch Home Page Rick Hall - MiningCo - Fad Diets - Nutrition - Net Links

Nutrition guides collection of online resources concerning fad diets.

American Heart Association Position on Fad Diets

This states the AHA position on fad diets and what to look for. It also provides list of educational facts sheet related to healthy eating habits.

Office of Alternative Medicine - OAM - National Institutes of Health - NIH Zone & Blood Type Diets: Commentary Skeptical Inquirer / September 1997 / Why Bogus Therapies Seem to Work

Fad Diets Verses Dietary Guidelines - American Institute for Cancer Research