Helpful Link Library

General Information

Free information on many health topics in interactive format for the entire family run by the AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians). Has downloadable patient brochures and self-assessment forms.
http://familydoctor.org/

Weight-control Information Network is a wide-ranging information service on weight, nutrition, exercise and health, etc. for the general public, the media, and health care professionals. From the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and run by the NIDDK (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases).
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm

For extensive educational and advocacy information in the field of obesity. AOA (American Obesity Association) is membership and industry-sponsored, and has partnered with many related national professional organizations.
http://www.obesity.org/

For publications, fact sheets (also available in different languages), interactive web applications, etc. by the NHLBI (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute), another branch of the NIH.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm#obesity

The North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO) is a national society of scientists, professionals fostering research on the prevention and treatment of obesity. For up-to-date science in bariatrics. Has a section for consumers.
http://www.naaso.org/about/

The American Society of Bariatric Physicians (ASBP) is mainly a national organization for health care professionals in Bariatric Medicine. Has useful information for the public.
http://www.asbp.org/

Tools

To calculate your BMI and assess your health risk
http://nhlbisupport.com/bmi/

Ad-free ratings of all kinds of medical treatments by the non-profit organization Consumer Reports. They have some free information but charge a small annual subscriber fee for full access.
medicalguide.org

Food and Nutrition Information

Federal government food and nutrition information.
http://www.nutrition.gov

For understanding and using the Nutrition Facts label on food products.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/foodlab.html

For data on the nutrient content of specific foods.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp/