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http://www.sunkist.com/5aday/
5ADay the color way is the food pyramid with citrus.


http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC063364/
10 best foods lists the best foods to eat to manage weight control and to prevent common ailments and then identifies the worst foods which have become prevalent in our society.

Affirmative Fitness - Certified personal training in the Chicago area for weight loss and nutritional programs.

http://www.ahdintl.com/
AHD is a unique team of experts in the nutritional products industry, who travel to exotic locations to identify new products and source materials. These featured items are so new, so revolutionary, they are sure to win over a big share of the diet and weight loss market. These products are available from the company on the web site. This site contains natural raw powders, oils, and extracts.

http://www.obesity.org/
American Obesity Society is the only obesity organization focused on changing public policy and perceptions about obesity.


http://atkins.com/
Atkins has information on why Atkins works, how to do it, foods and recipes, advice and inspiration and the science behind it.


http://www.beyondmuscle.com/
Beyond Muscle.com has information on bodybuilding, fitness, health, nutrition, diet, weight loss and sports. Check out the supplement reviews and huge article collection.

http://www.caloriecontrol.org/
Calorie Control Council has a calorie calculator and information on low calorie sweeteners, fat replacers, trends and statistics, FAQ, companies and a variety of links and information on losing weight. Description and ordering information is available.

http://www.eatright.org/Public/GovernmentAffairs/92_adar0802.cfm
Cummings, S., E. S. Parham, G. W. Strain, and American Dietetic Association. 2002. Position of the American Dietetic Association: weight management. J Am Diet Assoc. 102, no. 8:1145-1155.

http://www.diet-pill-center.com/
Diet Pill Store lets you buy diet pills online.

http://www.buydietcalc.com/
Dietcalc is a Food Calorie Counter, Weight Loss Calorie Calculator. "Buy Dietclac, Dietcalc calorie counter and calculator. This has over 2000 popular and common food items stored in its memory and you can always add more foods according to your preferences. calorie calculator, calorie counter, food calorie counter, diet calorie calculator, calorie and fat counter, exercise calorie counter, electronic calorie counter, food calorie calculator."

http://www.desidieter.com/
DesiDi is a weight loss site. It has information on diet plans, fitness, diet tools, special diets, healthy recipes and health trackers. It is India's Premium Site for Free Diet and Nutrition Plans, Good Health and Good Life, Indian Diets to Lose Weight,Diabetes Diet for Indians, Weight Loss Diets for Indians, Free Yoga Tips,Home Remedies for Beauty
http://www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca/
Donald B. Brown Research Chair on Obesity is dedicated to research, communication and education on obesity.

http://www.ediets.com/
eDiets.com has a variety of different diets, including their own.

http://www.fatsecret.com/
fatsecret unlocks the secrets of diet and weight loss, fatsecret is a place for people interested in diets to come and find out what works.

http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyramid/main.htm
Food Guide Pyramid of the USDA and the Department of Health. It goes beyond the basic four food groups.


http://www.eatright.org/Public/NutritionInformation/92_fgp.cfm
Food Guide Pyramid developed by the American Dietetics Association.


http://www.free-weight-loss-resources.com
free-weight-loss-resources has information and products.

http://www.dietitian.com/ibw/ibw.html
Healthy Body Calculator allows development of information regarding a healthy body.

http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/foods/g1478.htm
How To Help Your Child Achieve A Healthy Lifestyle discusses how to combat obesity.

http://www.iotf.org/
International Obesity TaskForce has information on obesity and the impact internationally.


http://www.jennycraig.com/
Jenny Craig has a variety of diet programs, information, recipes, and shops.


http://www.lap-band-surgery.org/
Lap Band Surgery Offers education to people about an advanced treatment of clinically severe obesity using the Lap-Band.

http://www.lifetrends.com/
LifeTrends International promotes good health, weight management, and skin care.

http://www.losingweighthowto.com/
Losing Weight has information on diets, nutrients and weight loss programs.

http://mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculaqtor/NU00598
MayoClinic.com Tools for healthier lives. This page has a calorie calculator which gives information to estimate number of daily calories your body needs to maintain your current weight.

http://www.4meridia.com/
Meridia is selling a new tool to manage the balance act of weight control. It is a capsule.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/ob_home.htm
National Institutes of Health has clinical guidelines on the identification, evaluation, and treatment of overweight and obesity of adults, healthy weight home, BMI calculation, menu planner


http://www.revupyourbodyandyourmind.com/
New Diet is a program to lose weight. Includes a body mass index calculator.

http://www.naaso.org/
North American Association for the Study of Obesity has information, notices, links library, education and meetings.


http://nutrigenomics.ucdavis.edu/
Nutrigenomics is a website dedicated to promoting the new science of nutritional genomics. Nutrigenomics.edu is a provider of news, information, and commentary on current developments and breakthroughs in fields of nutrition, genomics, and health. This website is intended for anyone and everyone who wants to learn more about the way diet and genetics can influence the delicate balance between human health and disease.

http://www.nutrio.com/
Nutrio.com is about looking and feeling great! The are dedicated to providing individual members and corporations with personalized programs along with the most comprehensive array of expert information, news, group support, tips, tools, and resources. Nutrio.com is the complete weight loss/management destination

http://www.enutrition.com/
Nutripeak is a sight covering weight management, natural remedies, your health, sports nutrition and vitamins & supplements.

http://www.nutritiouslygourmet.com/
Nutritiously Gourmet presents menus that are balanced in terms of nutrition and health. Optimal dietary balance suggests that total daily calories be distributed accordingly: 20% from fat, 10% from protein and the rest, 70%, from carbohydrates, primarily starches. Although this differs from prevalent American eating patterns, it is based on sound nutrition research and the latest information with regard to the prevention of chronic diseases, particularly coronary heart disease, many cancers, osteoporosis and obesity. Necessarily, menus emphasize plant foods over animal foods, maximizing nutrients and fibers and leaving you well fed and satisfied.

http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/
Nutrition & Physical Activity has information on overweight and obesity from the CDC. Has a wide variety of information including: body mass index, obesity trends, contributing factors, health consequences, economic consequences, state-based programs, recommendations, and frequently asked questions.


http://www.nutrition21.com/
Nutrition21 is pioneering an effort to use patented technology, pharmaceutical research and strategic marketing and distribution partnerships to build its position in therapeutic markets. The Company is targeting the diabetes marketplace and related health markets where poor insulin function is a metabolic risk factor. These include obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and depression.

http://www.nutritiouslygourmet.com/
Nutritiously Gourmet presents menus that are balanced in terms of nutrition and health. Optimal dietary balance suggests that total daily calories be distributed accordingly: 20% from fat, 10% from protein and the rest, 70%, from carbohydrates, primarily starches. Although this differs from prevalent American eating patterns, it is based on sound nutrition research and the latest information with regard to the prevention of chronic diseases, particularly coronary heart disease, many cancers, osteoporosis and obesity. Necessarily, menus emphasize plant foods over animal foods, maximizing nutrients and fibers and leaving you well fed and satisfied.

http://mayoclinic.com/health/calorie-calculaqtor/NU00598
MayoClinic.com Tools for healthier lives. This page has a calorie calculator which gives information to estimate number of daily calories your body needs to maintain your current weight.

http://www.enutrition.com/
Nutripeak is a sight covering weight management, natural remedies, your health, sports nutrition and vitamins & supplements.

http://www.csrees.usda.gov/ProgView.cfm?prnum=2120
Obesity & Healthy Weight of the Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. Has information regarding the government mission.

http://obesitygene.pbrc.edu/
Obesity Gene Map presents information on nearly 80 human genese thought to be involved in obesity. Bioinformatics guru Eric Snyder of the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana tends the site, an online version of a review his group publishes annually in Obesity Research Has further information.

http://www.obesityhelp.com/
ObesityHelp has information on weight loss and dieting.


http://www.obesityresearch.org/
Obesity Research is the site for the journal published by the North American Association For The Study of Obesity. Indicates articles in its issues.


http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/dieting/obesity.html
Obesity of the Nemours Foundation has information on teen health.


http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/
Overweight and obesity is a site from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Defines overweight and obesity, obesity trends, contributing factors, health consequences, economic consequences, state-based programs, recommendations, anf FAQs.


http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/
Overweight and Obesity is the Office of the Surgeon General with fact sheets on a vision of the future, at a glace, health consequences, advice for consumers, what you can do and children and adolescents.


http://www.PaleoDiet.com/
The Paleolithic Diet has a variety of sites.


http://loseweight.yourhealthonline.info/
So you've decided to lose weight? has links and information to various methods of losing weight. Includes sections on: diets, diet pills, weight loss programs, surgical options, and links to latest articles.

http://www.southbeach-diet-plan.com/
South Beach Diet Plan for Beginner has information on this diet including, food list, recipes, diet tips and guides, food glycemic index, and a discussion forum.

http://www.south-beach-diet-info.com/
the south beach diet info site

http://www.msnusers.com/losinit/spottingfads.msnw
Spotting Fad Diets has information regarding the topic.

http://www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/pubs/statobes.htm
Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity is the NIDDK page of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases.


http://www.theloseweightdiet.com/
The Lose Weight Diet has free weight loss diet plan based on common sense instead of gimmicks. Includes articles and tips regarding all aspects of diet and nutrition.

http://www.tbfinc.com
Total Body Fitness specializing in weight loss, diets and nutrition, exercise, weight loss management, and fitness programs. Sells the program, has a BMI test information.

http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/understanding.htm
Understanding Adult Obesity is published by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Has statistics, research, resources. Includes the topics: what is obesity, how is obesity measured, body mass index, body fat distribution, causes of obesity, consequences of obesity, and other information.


http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/topics/obesity/
United States Department of Health and Human Services has a portion of the site on the Surgeon General's Call to Action to Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity. Has many fact sheets.


http://www.healthsupplementnet.info/
Weight Loss Diet Pills with Healthsupplementnet information. Has information and diet pills.

http://www.weight-loss-forums.com/
Weight Loss Forums is a broad spectrum series of forums on weight-loss related topics.

http://www.weight-loss-forums.com/
Weight-loss Forums is an extensive listing of various forums regarding weight and weight loss.

http://www.thecolumn.org/
Weight loss Information

http://www.top-weightloss-site.com/
http://www.top-weightloss-site.com/ has weight loss advice, tips, and information on one site while pointing you to the absolute best weight loss products that are truth worthy and for the most part work.

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