Home Page: http://www.nationalobesityforum.org.uk/
The National Obesity Forum (NOF) was established by medical practitioners in May 2000 to raise awareness of the growing health impact that being overweight or obese was having on patients and the National Health Service (NHS).
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Department of Health - Obesity
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Home Page: http://www.bdaweightwise.com/
The Weightwise website 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.
The website has been developed, and is managed by, the British Dietetic Association (BDA), the organisation that represents registered dieticians in the UK. The website has been funded by a project grant from the Department of Health and the content written by registered dieticians.
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British Nutrition Foundation
Home Page: http://www.nutrition.org.uk/
The British Nutrition Foundation is a scientific and educational charity which promotes the well being of society through the impartial interpretation and effective dissemination of evidence-based nutritional knowledge and advice.
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Home Page: http://www.foodfitness.org.uk/
Foodfitness provides practical advice on healthy eating and an active lifestyle.
Foodfitness is a healthy lifestyle initiative with a unique dual approach: promoting enjoyable, healthy eating combined with increased moderate physical activity. The Food and Drink Federation's (http://www.fdf.org.uk/) Foodfitness programme was established in 1996, on behalf of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry.
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Home Page: http://www.5aday.nhs.uk/
The 5 a day campaign is the government's initiative to encourage us all to eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day.
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Home Page: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/index.asp
Condition Info: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=265
NHS Direct Online is a website providing comprehensive health advice for people living in England - and is supported by a 24-hour helpline.
Here you will find the facts about obesity and how it is determined by an individual's BMI (Body Mass Index). Immediate symptoms are discussed (shortness of breath, excessive sweating, joint pains, etc) along with the log-term dangers (high blood pressure, arthritis, gallbladder disease, etc). Diet and exercise as means of prevention and treatment are also covered.
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Home Page: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health
Condition Info: http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/mens_health/issues_obesity.shtml
BBC Health offers a complete A-Z illness listing, with related articles and guides plus a messageboard where users can share their experiences.
Here you will find honest and practical advice on how to deal with obesity. The BBC offers tips on how to change your lifestyle in order to lose weight and have a BMI Calculator to help you determine how much you need to lose. They also feature interesting articles on childhood obesity and the specific health challenges posed by rising levels of obesity in the UK.
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Home Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
Condition Info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity
Since its creation in 2001, Wikipedia has rapidly grown into the largest reference website on the Internet. The content of Wikipedia is free, written collaboratively by people from all around the world.
All aspects of obesity are broken down here in true encyclopaedic form. You can expect to read about such topics as body fat measurement, BMI, risk factors and comorbidities, causative factors, evolutionary aspects, neurobiological mechanisms, therapy, cultural and social significance, etymology, public health policy and much more besides.
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Home Page: http://kidshealth.org/teen/
Condition Info: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
Kids Health is the largest and most-visited site on the Web providing doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
Specially designed for kids and teenagers, this US website deals with obesity in a straightforward and easy-to-follow way. They look at what obesity is and how it is caused, who is at risk and how it can affect the health of a developing youth. Practical ways to watch your weight and maintain an active lifestyle are discussed, along with how to approach weight loss if obesity has become a concern.
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Home Page: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/index.shtml
Condition Info: http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/obesity.htm
NetDoctor.co.uk is a collaboration between committed doctors, healthcare professionals and patients in the UK. Their website aims to break down the "medical language barrier" between doctor and patient and offers a large online encyclopaedia of diseases and related medicines.
Here you will find out exactly what obesity is and how common it is across the UK. Obesity-related illnesses are discussed (blood clots, diabetes, gallstones, heart attack, etc) along with the way in which modern times promote a sedentary lifestyle. How obesity can be treated (including medical options) are touched upon and there is also advice to be had on how to maintain your weight after successful weight loss.
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Home Page: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthissues/obesity/
The Food Standards Agency's consumer advice and information site is packed with reliable and practical advice about healthy eating, understanding food labels and how what we eat can affect our health.
The aim of the FSA's site is to help you make healthier choices, whether you are choosing what to eat or shopping for food. On many pages there are links to www.food.gov.uk where you will find more information about particular topics, such as the scientific basis for the advice given. They also carry a very useful section on how to read food labels and your rights as a consumer.
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Home Page: http://www.patient.co.uk/
Condition Info: http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/23068957/
Patient UK provides non-medical people in the UK with good quality information about health and disease. Their content is produced and edited by qualified GPs and is based on patient evidence.
Here, you will find out how to calculate your Body Mass Index and learn about the determining factors of obesity (food and drink intake, activity and exercise, inheritance, medical problems, etc). You will also find tips on how to maintain a healthy diet and keep the weight off once you have lost it.
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Home Page: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
Condition Info: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm
The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is an information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, based in the US.
In their section titled 'Understanding Adult Obesity', you will find the answers to such questions as: What is obesity? How is obesity measured? What is Body Mass Index? What is body fat distribution? What are the genetic factors? What are the environmental and social factors? What are the consequences? What are the psychological effects and what treatments are available?
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