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Dietary Guidelines
Detailed summary of dietary guidelines, based on scientific and medical research. The information on this website is provided by the US Department of Agriculture and other government departments.

Consumer protection
The Federal Trade Commission provides this source of comprehensive consumer protection in relation to weight-loss, fitness and diets.

Prevention through low-fat diet
Clinical research trial suggests that a low-fat diet can reduce the risk of recurrence of breast cancer in women after the age of menopause. The website is issued by the national cancer institute.

Voluntary guidelines
A website created by a partnership of researchers, clinical professionals, business and government. Itemized guidelines aimed at promoting a healthy, sensible and science-based approach to weight-loss.

Weight-loss myths
This website gives an outline of some prevalent myths in relation to weight management and nutrition. For each weight-loss myth, the facts are noted in some detail. Provided by the NIDDK.

Atkins diet risks
Research report presented by the US government Healthfinder service. The research discussed suggest that the Atkins diet may be associated with a negative impact on blood fats and heart disease.

Clinical trials
The National Institutes of Health provides this extensive listing of clinical trials. This particular page outlines a wide range of studies that relate to the topic of weight loss.

Surgeon general
Information from the department of Health and Human Services with regard to overweight in young people. Discussion ranges from causes to suggestions regarding diet and exercise.

USDA Research
The US Department of Agriculture reports on a research study looking at the effects of reduced glycemic load on weight loss. The results suggest success in people with high insulin secretion.

Nutrition advice
A collection of articles on weight management, with an emphasis on popular diets. In particular there is cautionary advice with regards to fads, unreasonable claims, and risky approaches.

Overweight and obesity resources
The CDC provides this highly linked website with resources on weight management and maintenance, as well as education, research and general information.

Weight control network
Website providing fundamental explanations of the basic principles of weight management, from how the body loses weight to a discussion of the various types of programs available.

Safe weight-loss
This website, issued by the FDA, discusses the safety aspects of weight loss. In particular, the reader is advised to avoid instant miracle cures, and advice is given regarding food labels and weight-loss pills.

National library of medicine
Medline Plus provides this information-rich resource that links the user to diverse items ranging from the basics of weight-loss to research, references and alternative therapies.

Health and Human Services
HHS web page offering links to information on a wide range of topics under the title of Safety and Wellness. Areas covered include eating right, exercise and a healthy lifestyle.


 

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