- BBC Health
Obesity
in children and
Advice
on how to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
- British Heart Foundation
Guide to losing weight (PDF, 680K)
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Change4Life A
fun campaign to help families eat well, move more and live
longer
- Department of Health
Healthy weight, healthy lives: why your child's weight matters
(PDF, 630K) and
Your weight, your health: how to take control of your weight
(PDF, 540K)
- NHS Choices
Healthy weight calculator and
How to live well and lose weight
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Obesity Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention
- Patient
UK Obesity
and overweight The health risks of obesity and the benefits of
losing weight
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Understanding
NICE guidance on preventing obesity and staying a healthy
weight
- Weight
Concern A registered charity providing information,
training and education
Local support and activities
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Exercise programmes and activities for young people
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Healthy Ambitions Suffolk Information on the importance of
checking your BMI, healthy eating and physical activity to maintain
a healthy weight. The website also includes Suffolk Health Manager,
a free service offering an online coach to give
personal help, advice and encouragement to improve your health
and wellbeing
See also the sections on
Exercise and mobility and
Healthy eating and dietary change
Recommended reading
Choose a book and reserve it free of charge
Books on obesity recommended by Suffolk
health professionals
General information links