Obesity and Overweight: For Patients and Consumers

General Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:
  • Adult Overweight and Obesity
  • Childhood Overweight and Obesity
• Obesity Society: Consumer Information

Services, Resources, and Support

• The Weight-control Information Network provides the general public, health professionals, and others with up-to-date, science-based information, and tips on weight control, obesity, physical activity, and related nutritional issues.

Please note: Links to organizations and information included on this page do not indicate endorsement from the NICHD, NIH, or HHS.