Obesity Prevention & Control

Resources and Links

Obesity State Plan

Moving South Carolina Towards a Healthy Weight: Promoting Healthy Lifestyles and Healthy Communities
(Comprehensive Nutrition and Physical Activity Approaches to Address Obesity)

Healthy Weight Information

CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention

Institute of Medicine – Childhood Obesity

America Heart Association    

MedlinePlus: Obesity information; service of US National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health

BMI. Calculator

Childhood obesity: Parenting advice

Weight Loss and Control Network (WIN)

Healthy Eating Information

My Pyramid

American Dietetic Association

Clemson University Nutrition Information and Resource Center

SDE's Office of School Food Services and Nutrition

Dole Food Company's Nutrition Program

Nutrition information across the agencies of the Federal Government

Caloric Expenditure Calculator

Hydration Calculator

Produce for a Better Health Foundation

Physical Activity Information

Physical Activity Guidelines for American’s

Pedestrian and Biking Information

Partnership for a Walkable America

Kids in Action: Activity Guide for Children Birth to Five Years of Age

Active Living By Design

American Heart Association’s Fitness Center

National Safety Council