Useful Links

Professional community

In treating obesity, the following Australian sites arm the professional/medical community with the Australian government’s obesity guidelines, along with useful information and materials regarding the treatment of Obesity and a directory of dietitians for referrals.

• Australian Government Obesity Guidelines
• Lifescripts Program
• Resources
• Dietitians Society of Australia

General community

The following Australian sites offer individuals and parents in the community practical guides and information on healthy weight management.

• I-decide
• Healthy Active Australia
• See Saw Project - Balancing Weight for Healthy Kids
• KINECT Australia
• The Heart Foundation
• Diabetes Australia

International links

The following sites are predominantly US based but provide an international perspective of well developed information.

• Counterweight Program (UK)
• The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Obesity Education Initiative (OEI)
• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: “The Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults: The Evidence Report”