Obesity: Information & Resources
This guide contains free resources on obesity.
Obesity
Guide content supports the teaching and research goals of multiple departments on campus. Content represents a non-exhaustive selection of essential resources and tools for engaging a wide range of backgrounds and viewpoints.
General Resources
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APA Resources on Obesity (American Psychological Association)Resources, news, and strategies for reducing obesity.
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CDC Overweight & Obesity Topics (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)Provides an overview of obesity in America and links to information resources.
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Healthfinder: Obesity (Department of Health & Human Services)Government-sponsored information resources on obesity.
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Mayo Clinic Information on ObesityConsumer information on obesity prevention and treatment.
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MedlinePlus: Obesity (National Library of Medicine)Authoritative consumer health information and selected links to resources related to obesity.
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NIH Health Information on Obesity (National Institute of Health)Links to obesity information and resources across the various Institutes.
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Endocrine Society: Endocrine Facts and FiguresOnline clearinghouse for the general public and reporters seeking information on the key scientific trends and advancements related to obesity.
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WHO Obesity PageInformational page about the global challenges of obesity.
International Resources
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World Health Organization: ObesityPAHO resources and information on obesity in English and Spanish.
Genetics of Obesity
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Genetics & Genomics of Obesity (National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases)Resources about genetic linkages to obesity, including research, funding opportunities, and conferences.
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Obesity & Genetics: A Public Health Perspective (Centers for Disease Control & Prevention)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.
Obesity & Specific Health Topics
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Obesity & Cancer (National Cancer Institute)Information on obesity and its relationship to cancer.
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Obesity & Heart Health ( American Heart Association)This page explains the effects of obesity on coronary heart disease.
Weight Management
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FNIC Weight & Obesity (Food & Nutrition Information Center)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.
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Rural Obesity & Weight Control (Rural Assistance Center)Information and health care provider tools for addressing obesity in rural populations.
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Weight Control Information Network (National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases)In-depth information about the causes, prevention strategies, and treatment of adult obesity.
