Americans Fall Prey to Weight-Loss Supplement 'Hype'

American adults think weight-loss supplements are safer and more effective than they actually are, researchers report in a new national survey.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20061027/hl_hsn/americansfallpreytoweightlosssupplementhype

Going to the Dr

Talking to your doctor as a Big Man . . .

My doctor thinks I'm fat, I like to think I am big boned

Health professionals exhibited a significant pro-thin, anti-fat implicit bias . . .

Weight Loss Scams

It is hard to open a paper or turn on the television with out being bombarded with promises of miracle weight loss cures. While Obesity has grabbed the media’s focus, con artists are trying to grab your wallet. Don’t be a victim. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)

Health at Any Size

http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/sa/counseling/ASDAH.htm

Fat Friendly Health Professionals List - AU

http://www.crashingsilence.net/fatfriendlydoctors.html

Fat Friendly Health Professionals List - US

http://www.cat-and-dragon.com/stef/fat/ffp.html

National Council Against Health Fraud

Identifes what to look for in diet scams

http://www.ncahf.org

Show me the data

Examines the data behind weight loss and diet claims.

http://showmethedata.info/