| Obesity_Factor News covering the epidemic, weight loss, and nutrition. Includes linked articles, article summaries, and resources. |
| Obesity_Focused Obesity statistics along with issues such as obesity treatment, fad diets and medications. |
| Obesity_In_America The Endocrine Society and The Hormone Foundation have developed a handbook with information about obesity’s causes, impact, and research into how to reduce it. |
| Obesity__Is_it_an_Eating_Disorder? FAQ provided by the Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders, Inc. answers questions about definitions of obesity, health risks, weight-loss pills, and what can be done. |
| Obesity_Tutorial Specific health risks with obesity and what can be done about it. |
| Obesity_Week News and comprehensive information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of obesity. |
| Obesity-diet_com European-based, professional web site dealing with diet and obesity. It is meant for the general public. |
| Obetech,_LLC A common human virus and specific antibodies to help them fight off the infection. |
| The_Oral_HCG_Research_Clinic Institution devoted to obesity management applying human choriogonadotropin protocol for weightloss. Located in Argentina. |
| Overweight_Teen Diet resources, weight loss tips, and information on the psychological impact of obesity on teens and what parents can do to help them. |
| Patient_Resources___Obesity The latest medical news and information for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with obesity. |
| Pediatric_Obesity--Helping_Parents_Raise_Healthy_Children Free site featuring the Traffic Light Diet, links to Dr. John La Puma's recipes and resources, and current medical research on treating and preventing pediatric obesity. |
| Planktonitis Information about the disease the government and doctors refuse to acknowledge. |
| The_Science_of_Obesity_and_Weight_Control A private physician written website devoted to obesity. Includes a BMI table, news, editorials, FAQ's and a monthly newsletter. |
| Understanding__Obesity An in depth look at this disorder and how it is measured, causes, consequences, treatment, research and additional reading. |
| Weight_Loss,_Dieting_and_Obesity Multidisciplinary educational resource evaluating the pros and the cons of a wide range of treatment options for obesity, including diets, exercise, surgery, medications and hypnosis. |
| WLS_Help Dedicated to providing the latest information on obesity, and surgical treatment. Provides online support, advocacy and help for those interested in weight loss surgery |
| Overproducing_leptin_receptors_in_fat_cells_may_be_key_to_halting_weight_gain Study by researchers suggests that when fat cells increase in size, as they do during the development of obesity, the cells progressively lose receptors for the hormone leptin, a powerful stimulus for |
| American_Academy_of_Orthopaedic_Surgeons Home site for the AAOS. About the journal, patient information, members services, library and archives. |
| American_Association_of_Hip_and_Knee_Surgeons Includes Society information, membership and research application, news and information, doctor locator, and useful links. Based in Rosemont, IL. |
| American_Board_of_Orthopaedic_Surgery Certifying board for orthopaedic surgeons in the United States. General and sub-specialty certification requirements, exam schedules, online registration, and surgeon directory. |
| American_Orthopaedic_Foot_and_Ankle_Society Patient education, news, links. |
| AO_North_America___Health_Care_and_Medical_Education Information about this organization, case studies, education, newsletter, technique guides and an extensive multimedia library [RealPlayer required to view]. |
| British_Orthopaedic_Association The governing body of orthopaedic and trauma surgery in the United Kingdom. |
| Canadian_Orthopaedic_Association Medical society for orthopaedic surgeons in Canada. Continuing medical education opportunities, resources for clinicians, membership applications, and surgeon database. |
| Female_Orthopaedic_Surgeons_in_Sweden_-_BGOS A network providing professional and social activities, conferences and seminars for its members. [English and Swedish] |
| Iranian_Orthopaedic_Association Dedicated to surgeons who worked in extraordinary conditions. Includes news, members, publications, and contacts. |
| Israel_Orthopaedic_(Orthopedic)_Association Information about the Association and orthopedic surgery in Israel. |
| National_Association_of_Orthopaedic_Technologists Information about the association, membership, recognized schools. Based in North Carolina. |
| New_Jersey_Orthopaedic_Society-Orthopaedic_Surgeons_of_New_Jersey Membership information, mission, calendar of events, related links and contact information. |
| New_York_State_Society_of_Orthopaedic_Surgeons Information on Federal and State legislators, orthopedic focus, meeting and membership information. (Clinton, NY) |
| Orthopaedic_Trauma_Association Includes information about the OTA, its membership, meetings and courses, calendar, events, education, discussion forums and a newsletter. |
| Orthoptic_Association_of_Australia National health professional association, orthoptics specialises in diagnosis and management of eye movement and visual dysfunction. Information on organisation, scientific conference and registratio |
| Ruth_Jackson_Orthopedic_Society A support and networking group for female orthopaedic surgeons. Mentoring program for female orthopaedic residents, awards, job opportunities, conferences, and newsletters. |
| Society_of_Orthopaedic_Medicine Society promoting orthopaedic medicine through education and the funding of research. Members include fully registered medical practitioners and chartered physiotherapists who meet the Society's membe |
| Southern_Orthopaedic_Association SOA was established to provide a forum for the exchange of original, practical, medical and surgical information in orthopaedics. An affiliate of Southern Medical Association and operates exclusively |
| Texas_Orthopaedic_Association TOA represents over 3,000 Texas Orthopaedic Surgeons. Find an orthopaedic surgeon in your city. Visit physician member web sites. |
| Western_Orthopaedic_Association Voluntary medical society for orthopaedic surgeons practicing west of the Mississippi River in the United States. Chapter contact information, meeting abstracts, newsletters, annual meeting details, m |
| Advil Provides product information for US consumers. |
| Advil Manufacturer's information and explanation of indications for this over the counter pain reliever. |
National Obesity Forum
An independent charity, working to improve the prevention and management of obesity.
Welcome to the National Obesity Forum The NOF was established in May 2000 to raise awareness of the growing impact of obesity and being overweight on our patients and our National Health Service. Membership is open to all healthcare professionals and is free. All the UK Obesity News at your fingertips Welcome to the new news and media centre of the National Obesity Forum. We hope to make this area the site to visit for news and views of the obesity field in the UK. We've combined all the reports on obesity in the UK into one easy to find section.
UK Obesity News - we've set up a page that scours the internet for references to obesity and automatically updates whenever a new story appears.
BBC Obesity News - all the BBC news reports about obesity in one easy to find area.
NOF in the news - no need to look around the rest of the media to see references to the National Obesity Forum - we've compiled a list here that is automatically updated.
Research Reports - summaries of research reports taken from the press.
NOF and Westminster - ....in response to Westminster.
The media need you - perhaps you are a media company making a programme and are searching for contributors or perhaps you have issues that you think could do with wider discussion. If so then this is the place to come to.
Media Enquiries - use this page for details of how to contact the NOF about your enquiry. YouthHealthTalk.org YouthHealthTalk.org are looking for young people aged 12-20 to share
their experiences for a new website on young people's weight and health.
If you would like to take part or could help us find young people who do, please contact us for more information: email info@youthhealthtalk.org
Read more... Fighting Obesity NOW National Obesity Forum are delighted to
announce their new campaign for 2008 Read more... NOF Reaction to `Weighing Up the Burden of Obesity’ report By Dr Colin Waine,
THE National Obesity Forum welcomes the publication of the new report by Dr Foster Research, `Weighing Up the Burden of Obesity’
Read more... Primary Care Awards for Excellence in Weight Management 2008 We recognise that Primary Care is ideally placed to lead the way in addressing the health challenges posed by the obesity epidemic. Many creative approaches to tackling obesity among our patients have been spearheaded by healthcare professional in general practices.
We are pleased to announce that the National Obesity Forum is once again sponsoring the Primary Care Awards. Read more... NOF Policy Statement on Childhood Obesity and the Measurement of Children’s Body Mass Index (BMI) 22nd February 2008
Figures released yesterday by the National Child Measurement programme are deeply disturbing. The fact that 22.9% of children in year one in primary school are overweight or obese surely indicates that measuring the BMI of children should begin much earlier.
The NOF view is that measuring BMI should begin at the age of one year and be repeated at yearly intervals throughout childhood, using appropriate charts based on breastfed children. In this way deviations from the norm could be detected early and appropriate actions taken.
It has clearly been established that an early adiposity rebound is a significant risk factor for the subsequent development of childhood obesity.
We must not forget that left ventricular dysfunction has been detected in morbidly obese six year old children and that by early adolescents obese children display such features of the metabolic syndrome with hypertension, dyslipidaemia and endothelial dysfunction all of which point to the premature onset of cardio metabolic disease.
To only begin measuring the BMI of children at school entry is an insult to child health and wellbeing.
Dr Colin Waine
The NOF's response to Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives THE National Obesity Forum (NOF) warmly welcomes the publication of today’s cross-departmental obesity strategy. It is a comprehensive approach that for the first time sets out an overarching framework for action across a broad front, and so has potential to help to combat the multiple and complex factors that have contributed to current obesity and overweight levels, particularly amongst children and young people. We believe that this strategy, supported by investment and backed by a serious commitment to monitor and evaluate progress, is the right way forward, though the NOF is disappointed that legislation to protect children against advertising of nutritionally-dense food has not been strengthened and the issue of food labelling has not been resolved. Read more... Student Resources Much of our website can be used as a resource for students. Make sure that you check out the useful links section for links to other obesity related resources.
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