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Obesity

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Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) The leaflets section of Patient UK

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Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Obesity

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Obesity.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Obesity

Policy and guidance from the Department of Health.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Want to lose weight and keep it off?

Factsheet from The British Dietetic Association.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 5 A DAY 'Top Tips for Top Mums'

'Top Tips' which could help you and your family to enjoy eating more fruit and vegetables.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Obesity, Body Weight and Cancer

Information from Cancer Research UK.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  Obesity - Rimonabant

A patient guide to complement the NICE national guideline for health professionals called Obesity - Rimonabant.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif)  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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Foodfitness

Advice on being active and eating a healthy diet. From the Food and Drink Federation.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) The Weight Foundation

Registered Charity researching long-term dieting and developingstrategies to achieve lasting and natural weight control.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) National Slimming Centres

A large UK private, medical, obesity and weight control group.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) Slimming World

Runs classes throughout the UK to help slimmers lose weight.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) 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.

Patient apple icon (PatientApple.gif) British Obesity Surgery Patients Association

Provides support and information regarding obesity surgery.


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Checked: 7 Apr 2009

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Support Group Big Matters
Support Group British Obesity Surgery Patients Association
Support Group National Slimming Centres
Support Group Slimming World
Support Group Weight Concern
Support Group Weight Watchers UK
Support Group Weightwise

 Bariatric Surgery
 Centile Charts and Assessing Growth
 Drug Management of Obesity
 Helping Patients to Lose Weight
 Obesity - The Size of the Problem
 Obesity in Children
 Obesity Management in Adults
 Pickwickian Syndrome
 Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
 Primary Cardiovascular Risk Calculator

 Guidelines on Obesity

 Nice and Naughty
 You are What you Eat

 Links to online videos on Obesity
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