Obesity: Information & Resources

Resources, news, and strategies for reducing obesity.

Provides an overview of obesity in America and links to information resources.

Government-sponsored information resources on obesity.

Consumer information on obesity prevention and treatment.

Authoritative consumer health information and selected links to resources related to obesity.

Links to obesity information and resources across the various Institutes.

Online clearinghouse for the general public and reporters seeking information on the key scientific trends and advancements related to obesity.

Informational page about the global challenges of obesity.

PAHO resources and information on obesity in English and Spanish.

Resources about genetic linkages to obesity, including research, funding opportunities, and conferences.

This collection of educational resources contains information and commentary on discoveries of genetic variants, related disease outcomes, and the complex social, legal, and ethical issues surrounding genetic discoveries related to obesity.

Information on obesity and its relationship to cancer.

This page explains the effects of obesity on coronary heart disease.

The Food Nutrition Information Center provides a wealth of knowledge on the topic of obesity, including general information and resources, treatment and prevention timelines, evaluating weight control programs, practical healthy weight control, adolescent and childhood obesity and non-diet approaches, and more.

Information and health care provider tools for addressing obesity in rural populations.

In-depth information about the causes, prevention strategies, and treatment of adult obesity.