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    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity
    1600 Clifton Road
    Atlanta, GA 30333
     
    Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
    (404) 639-3311
    TDD: 1-888-232-6348
    Web Address: www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/index.html
     

    This Web site has information about healthy weight, nutrition, and physical activity for people of all ages.


    Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
    120 South Riverside Plaza
    Suite 2000
    Chicago, IL  60606-6995
    Phone: 1-800-877-0877
    Email: knowledge@eatright.org
    Web Address: www.eatright.org
     

    The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics sets standards for all types of prescribed diets. The organization produces a variety of consumer information, including videos. This group will help you find a registered dietitian in your area who provides nutrition counseling.


    National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
    P.O. Box 30105
    Bethesda, MD 20824-0105
    USA
    Phone: (301) 592-8573
    Fax: (240) 629-3246
    TDD: (240) 629-3255
    Email: nhlbiinfo@nhlbi.nih.gov
    Web Address: www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
     

    The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This section of its website provides useful, medically reviewed information about obesity and weight loss.


    USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
    3101 Park Center Drive
    Alexandria, VA  22302-1594
    Phone: 1-888-779-7264
    Email: support@cnpp.usda.gov
    Web Address: www.choosemyplate.gov
     

    The USDA food guide website provides many options to help people make healthy food choices and to be active every day. Enter your age, gender, and activity level to get a food plan specific to your needs. You can also print out worksheets for tracking your progress and goals. On this website, you'll find answers to many of your questions about healthy eating.


    Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
    1 WIN Way
    Bethesda, MD  20892-3665
    Phone: 1-877-946-4627 toll-free
    Fax: (202) 828-1028
    Email: win@info.niddk.nih.gov
    Web Address: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
     

    The Weight-control Information Network (WIN) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. WIN supplies information on weight control, obesity, and nutritional disorders for the public and for health professionals.




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