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Aim for A Healthy Weight!: Information for Patients and the Public Internet URL http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/patmats.htm Sponsoring Agency National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health Description These guidelines from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute present a new approach for the assessment of overweight and obesity and establish principles of safe and effective weight loss. Calculate your obesity risk online and if you need to lose weight or need help to maintain your current weight, there are items to help you get started including, recipes, shopping tips, and advice on choosing an exercise program. Related Topics Diet Exercise Healthy Lifestyle Obesity Physical Activity Weight Control Review Date 7/19/2004

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