LibGuides: Exercise Science: Obesity

Obesity - Recommended Websites

CDC: Overweight and Obesity
Information, resources and statistics on obesity from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
MedlinePlus: Obesity
A wide range of reliable information on obesity topics from the National Library of Medicine. Información en español.
We Can!
A national childhood obesity prevention program, including information, tips and activities on healthy weight, eating right, physical activity, and reducing screen time. Información en español.

Recommended Titles

The Encyclopedia of Obesity and Eating Disorders by Dana K. Cassell; David H. Gleaves
Call Number: 616.8526 C272
ISBN: 0816040427
Publication Date: 2000-05-01
Obesity by Scott Barbour; William Barbour
Call Number: 616.398 Ob2 2011
ISBN: 0737749784
Publication Date: 2010-08-16

Tools

Body Mass Index Calculator

A body mass index (BMI) calculator for adults, age 20 and over, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. BMI is a reliable indicator of body fatness and is used to screen for potential weight-related health problems.

Adult BMI calculator