Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Childhood Obesity
The concern over obesity in children in the United States is staggering. This site provides research and statistics along with suggesting ways to change the epidemic. Includes video.
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Biotechnology Institute
Biotechnology Institute: Your World: Obesity [Pdf]
Biotechnology is spending time and money on trying to figure out why kids and adults are heavier, on average, than previous generations. Read this issue of the Biotechnology Institute journal to find out more.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Binge Eating Disorder
NIDDK provides answers to questions about binge eating disorder, such as how someone knows if they have a binge eating disorder, how common it is, what causes it, the complications, and how to help those with binge eating disorder.
Other
American Diabetes Association: Tight Diabetes Control
Article which discusses the importance of keeping tight control (keeping blood glucose levels close to normal) of diabetes.
Anatomical Travelogue
Thevisual md.com: Childhood Obesity
An multimedia learning experience investigating childhood obesity with ways we can help control this disease.
Anatomical Travelogue
Thevisual md.com: Obesity
Discover the many disorders associated with obesity, and learn how this epidemic affects us in today's society.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Obesity and Overweight Introduction
The CDC provides a collection of information on obesity and the concerns that come with it.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is Obesity?
Obesity is an escalating global epidemic. It substantially raises the probability of diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and cancer. But what is the distinction between being overweight and being obese?...
PBS
Pbs: Now With Bill Moyers: Soft Drink Sales at School
Explore the pros and cons of soft drink sales in schools. Examine the amount of sugar in soft drinks, research links to obesity and debate whether or not schools should partner with soft drink companies.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Fat: Obesity, Eating Habits and Weight Loss
Evaluate current guidelines for a healthy diet, compare them to one's own eating habits and learn safe behaviors for maintaining a healthy weight. Analyze the food pyramid, fast-food and health-food nutrition and the causes of obesity.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Fat: Ideal Weight, Cultural Stereotypes and Eating Disorders
Explore the societal stigma that accompanies people who are overweight, and research current medical thinking on "ideal weight." Identify how the perception of body image can lead to eating disorders.
American Heart Association
American Heart Association: Body Mass Index (Bmi Calculator)
Learn about body mass index and how this number affects your overall health. Then plug in your own data to find your BMI.
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: Statistics Related to Overweight and Obesity
This site, from the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, provides statistics, charts, and links on the health issues related to being overweight. Great for research papers!
National Institutes of Health
Niddk: The Health Risks of Being Overweight
This site from NIDDK provides an article and weight for height chart. Discusses Type 2 diabetes and associated health problems and effective preventative measures.
Read Works
Read Works: The Weight Debate
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether or not schools should send reports home about students' body mass index (BMI). A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: What Is Obesity?
Explore and discover what obesity is.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Fast Food and Obesity
Information on obesity data and wieight.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: What Is Obesity?
Learn more about obesity and the factors that influence it.
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Designing a Healthier, Happier Meal: Explore Possibilities: Ss
Explore the growing problem of obesity around the globe.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Is Obesity Contagious?
Questions related to social interactions and health outcomes.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: What Is Type 2 Diabetes?
A brief article that explains how type 2 diabetes develops in the body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Cuando El Sobre Peso Es Un Problema De Salud
Find out what obesity means and the health problems related to obesity. The article also contains links to related topics.
Other
National Kidney Foundation: What You Should Know About Being Overweight or Obese
The causes and health risks of having excess weight are discussed in this informative site along with suggestions for loosing weight through diet, behavior modification exercise and surgery.
Other
Pet Coach: How Do I Determine if My Pet Is Overweight?
This resource provides guidelines in determining if your pet is overweight. It also provides illustrations which depict various bodyweights.