American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
http://www.asbs.org/Newsite07/patients/asbs_patients.htm
Lap Band Website
Obesity Help Website
Wonderful illustration of the rise in obesity in US from 1985 to present,
state by state presentation!
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/trend/maps/obesity_trends_2006.ppt#3
The mission of the Rudd Center is to improve the world’s diet, prevent obesity, and reduce weight stigma through creative connections between science and public policy, targeted research, frank dialogue among key constituents, and a commitment to real change. The Rudd Center assesses, critiques, and strives to improve practices and policies related to nutrition and obesity so as to inform and empower the public, promote objective, science-based approaches to policy, and maximize the impact on public health.
http://www.yaleruddcenter.org/home.aspx
Check out the:
- Evolution of Eating
- Food Fact Section