Obesity
UK sources of information and / or support
The leaflets section of Patient UK
Includes leaflets called:
Obesity
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Obesity.
Obesity
Policy and guidance from the Department of Health.
Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives
Policy and guidance the Department of Health.
Why your child's weight matters
Department of health booklet for parents which includes information on the National Child Measurement Programme, why maintaining a healthy weight is important, and the steps that parents can take to help their family develop a healthy lifestyle.
Weight Concern
Weight Concern is a registered charity based in the UK, committed to addressing the physical and psychological health needs of overweight and obese people.
Weight Wise
Developed byThe British Dietetic Association. Weight Wise is an independent site, with unbiased, easy-to-follow hints and tips - based on the latest evidence - to help you manage your weight for good. It will help you take a look at your current eating habits and physical activity levels, and offer a practical approach to setting your own goals for lifestyle change.
Want to lose weight and keep it off?
Factsheet from The British Dietetic Association.
weightwise - the next generation
Provides information on diet, activity and health and is aimed at teenagers 11-19 years. This site is mananged by Registered Dietitians on behalf of the British Dietetic Association and is funded by DoH.
Big Fat Problem
A guide to eating well, getting fit and living longer. From BBC Wales. Check out their "best diet and fitness advice" from 14 experts.
British Nutrition Foundation
Promotes the nutritional wellbeing of society through scientifically based nutritional knowledge and advice. Includes information on Vegetarianism, Healthy Teeth, Bone Health, Achieving a Balanced Diet, Obesity, Heart disease, Unpleasant Reactions, Malnutrition, Diet and Cancer Prevention, The Role of Iron and more.
5 A DAY 'Top Tips for Top Mums'
'Top Tips' which could help you and your family to enjoy eating more fruit and vegetables.
Obesity, Body Weight and Cancer
Information from Cancer Research UK.
National Obesity Forum
Mainly aimed at health professionals to raise awareness of the growing impact of obesity and overweight and to improve the delivery of best practice in the management of obesity. However, much of the information is of interest to the general public.
Obesity - Rimonabant
A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Obesity - Rimonabant.
Obesity Research Information Centre
ORIC is a service from the Information Department of the Association for the Study of Obesity and has produced a series of factsheets on various aspects of obesity.
Big Matters
A UK based obesity information and support site. Covers all aspects of daily living ( clothes, fitness, healthy eating, personal experiences) and actively encourages people living with obesity and professionals, doctors, authorities alike to get involved by having their say and sharing experiences and knowledge.
Obesity and Infertility
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Obesity in Childhood
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Pondering Obesity: Therapeutic Targets in Brain and Fat
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
New Treatments for Type 2 Diabetes
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Obesity - A Review of Current Treatments
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Obesity and Infertility
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Surgery for Severe Obesity
From the 'Behind the Medical Headlines' website developed to provide authoritative and independent expert commentaries on topical medical matters reported in the international media. Produced by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow.
Medicine Guide for Obesity
Medicine Guides provide reliable information about medicines (drugs), conditions and the different treatment options available. They have been developed in the UK as part of the Medicines Information Project.
Foodfitness
Advice on being active and eating a healthy diet. From the Food and Drink Federation.
The Weight Foundation
Registered Charity researching long-term dieting and developingstrategies to achieve lasting and natural weight control.
Kellogg's Health
Information from Kellogs and advice on how to monitor food intake throughout the day, then in a few simple steps calculate what their GDA intake is - including total calories - and what it should be based on their current energy needs. It also provides realistic recommendations regarding food choices and activity levels needed to meet an individual's daily needs. The tool also includes advice on how to make simple lifestyle changes
Weight Loss Resources
Takes a healthy approach to weight loss. The site is home to a large online calorie and nutrition database with data for over 40,000 UK foods. Interactive weight loss tools include food and exercise diaries so people can manage their energy balance. There is also a lively forum giving vital support and motivation, plus lots ofevidence based information about dieting methods, healthy eating andfitness.
National Slimming Centres
A large UK private, medical, obesity and weight control group.
Slimming World
Runs classes throughout the UK to help slimmers lose weight.
Weight Watchers
Have been helping people in the UK lose weight and keep it off for over 30 years and, in the 6,000 meetings that take place every week, Members find the support, motivation and information they need to achieve their Goal Weight.
British Obesity Surgery Patients Association
Provides support and information regarding obesity surgery.
Further sources / more detailed information
Some non-UK sites
The following list popular non-UK health information sites with content aimed at the general public. They are mainly from the US. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included but these large sites are comprehensive.
- Non-UK disease / illness sites
- Non-UK self-help / support group sites
More detailed medical information
The following list online sources of more detailed medical information, mainly from the UK. These sites are mainly aimed at health professionals, but are of interest to all. They have not been checked to see if information about the above topic is included, but information about most medical topics can usually be found.
- PatientPlus - hundreds of medical reference articles provided by Patient UK.
- Evidence Based Medicine - such as from Clinical Evidence, The Cochrane Library, etc.
- Database of UK Clinical Guidelines - from NICE, SIGN, Clinical Knowledge Summaries, etc.
- Medline - abstracts available from thousands of journals.
- Sites listing free online medical textbooks and journals.
- Sites listing free medical images - pictures, atlases, anatomy, skin diseases, etc.
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