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Appendices:

I: The Food Guide Pyramid

II: Walking

III: Educational Materials

IV: Food and Activity Diary

V: Referral Numbers for Healthcare Professionals

VI: Non-commercial Weight-Loss / Support Organizations

VII: Commercial Weight-Loss Programs

VIII: Commercial Self-Help Programs

IX: Clinical Weight-Loss Programs

X: Notes and Questions

Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
WIN is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease (NIDDK) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). WIN assembles and disseminates to the general public up-to-date and accurate information on weight control, obesity and eating disorders. WIN’s fact sheets, reprints of articles, reports, videos and the 1995 Nutrition and Your Health: Dietary Guidelines for Americans, fourth edition are available in single or bulk orders. Callers can also find out how to contact a registered dietitian in their area.

  • For more information:
    Call (301) 570-2177 or fax (301) 570-2186
    Toll-free number: 800-WIN-8098
    E-mail: WIN@mathewsgroup.com
    Internet: http://www.niddk.nih.gov
    (under topic of nutrition and obesity)
    Or, write to: 1 WIN Way
    Bethesda, MD 20893-3665
  • Appendix III: Educational Materials

    On Your Way to Fitness

    Fitting Fitness In Even When You're Pressed For Time

    Eating Smart Even When You're Pressed For Time

    99 Tips for Family Fitness Fun

    American Obesity Association

    Nutrition and Your Health

    Food Guide Pyramid

    LEARN Program

    Weight-Control Information Network

    The Facts About Weight Loss Products and Programs

    The Skinny on Dieting

    Fraudulent Health Claims

    American Running and Fitness Association

    FitTips

    Resource Guide for Fitness and Health Promotion


     

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