Resources and Links
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
120 South Riverside Plaza
Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606-6995
800-366-1655 (consumer nutrition information line)
www.eatright.org
American Diabetes Association
Attn: National Call Center
1701 N. Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
National Center
7272 Greenville Avenue
Dallas, TX 75231-4596
800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
American Stroke Association
888-4-STROKE (478-7653)
www.americanheart.org
American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery
100 S.W. 75th Street
Suite 201
Gainesville, FL 32607
352-331-4900
352-331-4975 (fax)
www.asmbs.org
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
2821 S Parker Road
Suite 625
Aurora, CO 80014
www.asbp.org
Bariatric Pal - Your Friend in Bariatrics
The largest online bariatric support group.
www.lapbandtalk.com
Bariatric Support Centers International
This site provides a forum for patients to chat and receive support.
www.BariatricSupportCenter.com
Fitness Fundamentals: Presidents Counsel on Physical Fitness
www.hoptechno.com/book11
Interactive Meal Planner
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/menuplanner.html
Midtown Express Pharmacy
www.midtownexpresspharmacy.com
Obesity Help, Inc.
Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by the disease of obesity.
www.obesityaction.org
The Obesity Society
1250 24th Street, NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
202-776-7711
202-776-7712 (fax)
www.obesity.org
Obesity Help, Inc.
Excellent resource guide for bariatric patients.
www.ObesityHelp.com
Shape Up America
www.shapeup.org
Choose My Plate
Provides practical information to help consumers build healthier diets
www.choosemyplate.gov
Weight Control Information Network
win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm