Overweight and Obesity

Do You Know the Health Risks of Being Overweight?
Many health problems can develop from being overweight, such as diabetes 2, heart disease, and cancer. Learn how loosing weight can greatly improve health. (National Institutes of Health)

Body Mass Index (BMI)

Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Calculate your body mass index by entering your weight and height. (National Institutes of Health)

Body Mass Index Table
Use the table to find your body mass index. (National Institutes of Health)

Assessing Your Risk
Assessment of overweight according to NHLBI guidelines by using body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and risk factors for diseases and conditions associated with obesity. (National Institutes of Health)

Choosing a Weight Loss Program

Choosing a Safe and Successful Weight Loss Program
This fact sheet can help you make an informed decision about joining a weight loss program. (National Institutes of Health)

Weight Loss for Life
This page contains information about safe and effective weight loss programs and offers tips to help you create your own weight loss plan. (National Institutes of Health)

Physical Activity and Weight Control
Information on the benefits of becoming physically active, aerobic activity, getting started, strength training, mind and body exercise, and tips to a safe and successful physical activity program. (National Institutes of Health)

Nutrition

Weight Loss and Nutrition Myths: How Much Do You Really Know?
This fact sheet will help clear up some of the confusion about weight loss and nutrition and be a guide for making good decisions about your health. (National Institutes of Health)

Just Enough for You: About Food Portions
Tips for judging food portion sizes and for controlling portions at home and when dining out. (National Institutes of Health)

Interactive Menu Planner
Use the interactive menu planner to help guide daily food and meal choices. (National Institutes of Health)

Better Health and You
Tips for healthy eating and physical activity (National Institutes of Health)

A Guide for Selecting and Preparing Your Food
This section contains helpful suggestions for making wiser food choices. (American Heart Association)

Delicious Decisions
The Nutrition Website for the American Heart Association, with recipes, tips, and more for delicious eating and healthy living. (American Heart Association)

Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans
Follow the American Heart Association Eating Plan for Healthy Americans to help you achieve and maintain a healthy eating pattern. (American Heart Association)

Key Words
Know the difference between "fat-free," "low-fat," and "reduced-fat." (American Heart Association)

The Colors of Health
Sample the complete color spectrum of fruits and vegetables for better health. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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