Additional materials are on the way, with some being developed specifically for the Web site.
Evidence Report , published in June 1998. Designed for the public, this page helps users to determine whether they are at increased risk for obesity-associated diseases by using the BMI calculator and the user's waist circumference. The Practical Guide to the Identification, Evaluation, and Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults . This abbreviated version of the clinical guidelines was developed to offer practical information to primary care health practitioners, such as primary care physicians, nurses, dietitians, and nutritionists. It includes the guidelines for classifying and assessing overweight and obesity and managing it through dietary therapy, physical activity, behavior therapy, pharmacotherapy, and weight loss surgery.