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Resources

Organizations

American Diabetes Association 1701 N. Beauregard St.
Alexandria, VA 22311
800-342-2383 (toll free)

The leading professional organization devoted to research and treatment of diabetes, a common complication of overweight and obesity. Provides extensive information on nutrition and weight loss for people with diabetes.

American Dietetic Association 120 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
800-877-1600 (toll free)

A professional organization of registered dietitians. Provides information on nutrition and a list of dietitians in your area.

American Obesity Association 1250 24th St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
202-776-7711

An advocacy group that works to eliminate laws and policies that negatively affect people with obesity. Also educates the public about obesity issues.

American Society for Bariatric Surgery 100 SW 75th St., Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32607
352-331-4900

The leading professional organization for the study and support of surgical therapies for obesity. Provides public education and patient support programs.

American Society of Bariatric Physicians 2821 S. Parker Road, Suite 625
Aurora, CO 80014
303-770-2526

A professional organization of surgeons who perform bariatric surgery for weight loss. Provides names of surgeons in your area.

North American Association for the Study of Obesity The Obesity Society
8630 Fenton St., Suite 918
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301-563-6526

The leading professional organization devoted to research and improvement of obesity. Provides public education and patient support programs.

Overeaters Anonymous P.O. Box 44020
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
505-891-2664

A nonprofit organization of support groups. Modeled after the 12-step Alcoholics Anonymous program.

Shape Up America!

A not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness of obesity as a health issue. Provides evidence-based information and guidance on weight management.

Weight-Control Information Network 1 WIN Way
Bethesda, MD 20892
877-946-4627 (toll free)

An information service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. Provides health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.

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Books

Eat, Drink, & Weigh Less: A Flexible and Delicious Way to Shrink Your Waist Without Going Hungry Mollie Katzen and Walter C. Willett, M.D.
(Hyperion, 2006, 288 pages)

Written by a well-known cookbook author and the head of Harvard School of Public Health's Department of Nutrition, this book describes a flexible and medically sound weight-loss program that uses a "Body Score," a number that reflects your eating and exercise habits. The book provides diet and behavioral steps to boost your score and lose weight, as well as healthy, easy-to-prepare recipes.

The No Sweat Exercise Plan: Lose Weight, Get Healthy, and Live Longer Harvey B. Simon, M.D.
(McGraw-Hill, 2005, 304 pages)

Written by a leading Harvard Medical School physician, this book introduces an innovative exercise plan that shows how to be healthy and lose weight through day-to-day activities and without working up a sweat. The book is based on sound scientific data and written for people who know they need to exercise to look better and improve their health, but who just aren't into heavy workouts.

The LEARN program for Weight Management, 10th Edition Kelly D. Brownell, Ph.D.
(American Health Publishing Company, 2004, 266 pages)

The LEARN program (which stands for Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, and Nutrition) was developed by a weight-loss researcher at Yale University. The program describes more than 200 lifestyle changes intended to help people adopt new, healthier habits to lose weight.

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Review Date: 2006-09-01

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