Health > Weight Issues
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- Body Positive
Resources for health care professionals and individuals wishing to promote greater well-being in existing body. A body disparagement free zone.
www.BodyPositive.com
- Frontline: Fat
Examine the causes of the obesity crisis, and how media and cultural ideals, as well as biology and genetics, influence our relationship with food.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/fat
- Healthy Weight Publishing Network
Provides research, news, and commentary on eating and weight issues.
www.healthyweightnetwork.com
- Photographic Height/Weight Chart
A chart of user-submitted photos documenting real people's bodies, from 90 to 280 pounds and from 4'10" to 6'8" in height. Accepts submissions.
www.cockeyed.com/photos/bodies/heightweight.shtml
- Real Women Project
Uses sculpture, poetry, music, video, and storytelling to promote self-acceptance and a healthy body image.
www.realwomenproject.com
- Shape Up America!
Provides information about safe weight management and physical fitness. Founded by Dr. C. Everett Koop.
www.shapeup.org
- Small Steps to Better Health
Offers tips and encouragement to help people learn how to eat better and live healthier lives. From the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
www.smallstep.gov
- Weight Focus.com
Information and resources from health professionals on weight management, diet, and nutrition.
www.weightfocus.com
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