About.com
Explore this collection of links to sites which employ behavioral methods
to weight loss.
5 A Day For Better
Health Program
The 5 A Day For Better Health Program is a national nutrition program
to encourage Americans to eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables
every day for better health. 5 A Day is sponsored by the National Cancer
Institute in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the
Produce for Better Health Foundation, representing the fruit and vegetable
industry. 5 A Day programs are implemented in every state and U.S. territory.
American Academy
of Religion
This site serves as an introduction to the AAR, the major learned society
and professional association for scholars whose object of study is religion.
American Heart
Assocation
American Heart Association is dedicated to providing you with education
and information on fighting heart disease and stroke.
The American Psychological
Association Featuring "...Articles, information, and hundreds
of well-organized journal abstracts from the world's largest organization
of psychologists, working toward the advancement of psychology as a science,
a profession, and a means of promoting human welfare."
Beliefnet
Beliefnet is an unbiased source for spiritual & religious information.
Find products, services, information, inspiration & community applications."
BestofWeightLoss.com
Managed by Dr. Tanya Zilberter, an excellent reference and guide to the
very best weight loss and healthy diet sites on the Internet.
Beyond Dieting
This is NOT a diet or weight loss program! Healthy lifestyle choices are
discussed and encouraged.
FitToBeTied
A website for the bride-to-be, to get in shape to tie the knot! By
Bonne one of the featured people on our "Joy of Weight Loss"
video.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
FDA updates about food and nutrition, the site also features a vast collection
of resources and articles.
USDA
Food Guide Pyramid
The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains this site. The pyramid is
"not a rigid prescription but a general guide that lets you choose a healthful
diet that's right for you."
Hiking
and Walking Homepage
Resources for the walker in all of us: tours, clubs, equipment, links.
The National Clearinghouse
for Alcohol and Drug Information
Compelling facts and figures, from the world's largest resource for current
information and materials concerning substance abuse! The site is a service
of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
National Institute
for HealthCare Research
"Bridging the Gap Between Spirituality and Health"
"NIHR conducts and mobilizes scientific research on the relationship between
spirituality and physical, mental and social health. We use this research
to develop innovative educational and communications strategies to reach
healthcare and academic professionals as well as the general public. Our
intent is to become the world's premiere authority on the spirituality-health
interface."
Outdoor
Resources Online
"A comprehensive directory of Internet sites dedicated to outdoor recreation.
Listings for Backcountry (Hiking/Camping), Biking, Climbing/Mountaineering,
Equine, Fishing, Golf, Hunting, Rivers, Sailing, SCUBA, Skiing, Spelunking,
and Surfing. Online since 1995!"
Spirituality
& Health: The Soul/Body Connection
Many great spiritual links here: "This world wide web site exists to promote
understanding, enlightenment and exploration of the relationships between
issues of science and spirituality. Reports on the people, the practices,
and the ideas of the current spiritual renaissance."
The Weight
Directory
The Weight Directory acts as a single point of navigation to the products
& services you want to buy that can help you lose weight quickly and
safely!