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   MedlinePlus®: Weight Loss Surgery
  The latest news, research and specific aspects from the National Library of Medicine. Also see the related pages listed in the left-hand column.
 
   MedlinePlus®: Weight Loss/Dieting
  Weight loss and dieting news, research, nutrition, newsletters, statistics and more from the National Library of Medicine.
 

State & Local Resources
 
   UPMC Weight Management Center
  Helpful tips, recipes and other tools for success from UPMC Health System.
 
National Resources
 
   JAMA Bariatric Surgery Page
  This site from the American Medical Association contains information on surgery for the severly obese along with links to other major organizations.
 
   National Insitute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases: Weight Loss and Control
  Informative weight loss and control booklets, research, statistics and more from the NIDDK of the U.S. Institutes of Health. Includes information on surgery for obesity.
 
   We Can! Ways to Enhance Children's Acitivity & Nutrition
  We Can! "is a national program designed as a one-stop resource for parents and caregivers interested in practical tools to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight." Information, tips and activities promoting healthy eating and exercise from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
 

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