Obesity Resources for Family Physicians

Americans in Motion - An AAFP fitness initiative to improve the health of individuals, families and communities in the areas of physical activity, nutrition and emotional well-being. American Family Physician - Link to June 1, 2004 issue.  Article about Overweight in Children and Adolescents. Assessment and Management of Adult Obesity: A Primer for Physicians - A comprehensive guide from the American Medical Association to help physicians identify and treat obesity in adult patients. Body Mass Index Calculator - Provided by the AAFP. Simply enter height and weight to calculate a person’s BMI. Clinical Guidelines on the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults - Federal guidelines and related items from The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Link to AAFP’s Resources for Physicians - An established list of links to educational materials, weight loss programs, sample policies and community resources. Link to AAFP’s Resources for Patients - Includes links to self-help tools, weight loss programs, and community initiatives. Medline Plus Health Information - Featuring the latest news on obesity. Pediatric Obesity - Policy and recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Practical Advice for Family Physicians to Help Overweight Patients - A physician guide from the AAFP. Suggests that two key obesity measures, BMI and waist circumference, be classified as vital signs. Pocket Guide to Good Health for Adults - A guide developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Includes tips and recommendations on good health habits, screening tests and immunizations. It also provides charts to help track personal health information. Screening for Obesity in Adults - The newest recommendations (Dec. 2003) from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Weight Control: The Power of Healthy Choices - AAFP Family Health Facts from your family doctor. Weight Loss and Control Booklets/Fact Sheets - Various weight loss and control topics from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.