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Web Links - Obesity

American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4639
This website provides a concise review of the nature of obesity and its affect on a person’s overall health. There is also an a short explanation about the Body Mass Index, and links to related health problems and topics.
The North American Association for the Study of Obesity
www.naaso.org
This website is home to an organization geared towards furthering research in the condition of obesity. There is a selection of information on the subject including the organization’s own magazine, a discussion forum, links to related sites, and a regularly updated news service.
Shape Up America!
www.shapeup.org
This website provides information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and physical fitness. It boasts a good library of past reports, an online support system, and a regularly updated news section.
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