National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Weight Loss for Life [Pdf]
This site from the NIDDK provides all the information needed for making smart, long term weight loss decisions. Plenty of graphs, charts, and statistics. Defines diet and exercise terms.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Getting Healthy: Nutrition: Weight Loss or Diets
Learn about the problems associated with fad diets and other rapid weight loss attempts including inadequate nutrition. Healthier alternatives in the form of long-term habit changes are also presented.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program
Put up by the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & kidney Diseases, this site offers guidelines to help you choose a safe, effective, and long-range weight control program.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What's the Right Weight for Me?
This article addresses concerns and controversies often surrounding the topics of dieting and weight control. Here, learn how weight is affected through diet and exercise and read tips on how to maintain a healthy weight and body image.
Curated OER
Kids Health: How Can I Lose Weight Safely
Finding the right weight for yourself can often be difficult because most people aspire to loose or gain a few pounds. Find out how you can safely reach a comfortable weight based on your unique body composition. Links to similar sites...
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Healthy Weight Pyramid Tool
Use this healthy weight pyramid tool to calculate your appropriate weight according to your body type and then learn how to maintain that weight level.
Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic: Bmi Calculator
Use this interactive body mass index calculator to determine if your weight is under, over or normal for your size and read about things you can do to maintain a healthy weight.
National Institutes of Health
National Institutes of Health: Aim for a Healthy Weight
This page links you to recommendations, risk assessments, and suggestions for controlling weight. Most useful is the link to publications for more in-depth info.
USA Today
Usa Today: Taking Pills Isn't the Answer [Pdf]
This article warns against the use of performance-enhancing and diet drugs that can be purchased easily and legally. Authors looks at the world of professional baseball and examines the use of supplements, the effects they have had on...
National Institutes of Health
Nih: Aim for a Health Weight
This brief but informative site discusses the role of body mass index and waist circumference in determining your risk of disease and death.