Resources
See below for additional resources to help reverse the obesity epidemic.
Obesity 101 and Energy Balance
- We Can! (Ways to Enhance Children's Activity and Nutrition)
- Online BMI Calculator
- Child & Teen BMI Percentile Calculator
- National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP)
- Connect with others: Community Commons
- Connect with others: PreventObesity.net
- Healthy Communities: What Local Governments Can Do To Reduce and Prevent Obesity Presentation
- Community Health Assessment and Group Evaluation (CHANGE)
- CDC's Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States: Implementation and Measurement Guide
- Childhood Overweight and Obesity
- Eat Healthy. Get Active. Take Action.
Food Marketplace
Eat Better
- Keep the Beat Recipes: Deliciously Healthy Eating Web site (recipes, cookbooks, tips, etc.)
- Super Tracker
- Vital Signs: Hospital Support for Breastfeeding
- Healthy shopping, cooking, and snacking for busy families
- Get cooking. Find fresh ideas for you and your family.
- MyPlate
- Strategies for Dining Out