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National Weight Management Organizations * Local Weight Management Organizations * Pediatric Weight Management Organizations
National Weight Management Organizations
American Obesity Association
(202) 776-7711
1250 24th St., NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
Web Site: www.obesity.org
The American Obesity Association provides research information, support for the obese and their families, and education for the public and health professionals on the subject of obesity.
North American Association for the Study of Obesity (NAASO)
(301) 563-6526
8630 Fenton St., Suite 918
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Web Site: www.naaso.org
Interdisciplinary society which develops, extends and disseminates knowledge in the field of obesity.
Shape-Up America
c/o Web front Solutions Corporation
15009 Native Dancer Rd.
N. Potomac, MD 20878
Web Site: www.shapeup.org
Designed to provide the latest information about safe weight management, healthy eating, increased activity and fitness.
TOPS (Take-Off Pounds Sensibly)
(800) 932-8677
Tops Club, Inc.
Milwaukee, WI
Web Site: www.tops.org
An international nonprofit weight loss support group. TOPS provides members with information, motivation and fellowship in attaining and maintaining their physician-prescribed weight goals. $20 annual fee.
Local TOPS representative:
June Hidsoll, Fremont, CA
(510) 656-0468
Local Chapter Meetings:
College Heights Church
1150 W. Hillsdale Blvd.
San Mateo, CA 94403
Weight-Control Information Network (WIN)
1 Win Way
Bethesda, MD 20892
Web Site: www.niddk.nih.gov/health/nutrit/win.htm
Part of the NIH assembles and provides information on weight control, obesity, and nutrition disorders to health professionals and to the public.
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Local Weight Management Services
Listing is for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement of a weight management program or reflect on the quality of the program. Call for times and fees.
Healthy Lifestyles Plus
Consultant dietitian and full staff of professional advisors for weight management. Personalized exercise program and nutrition profiling. Prepared meals available. Call for fees.
Burlingame: (650) 344-0600
Menlo Park: (650) 324-0823
Jenny Craig
(650) 536-6920
Call for closest center. Jenny Craig is a non-medical, professional weight loss program that is based on convenience and choice. Includes weekly support groups, menus featuring Jenny Craig cuisine, strategies and tools for behavior change and maintenance.
Lite for Life
(650) 344-7148
1199 Howard Ave., Suite 102
Burlingame, CA 94010
Consultation and private counseling for weight loss. Call for fees.
Nutrition and Weight Management
Mills-Peninsula Health Services
(650) 696-4772
100 S. San Mateo Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Optifast Program - Sequoia Hospital
(650) 482-6085
702 Marshall Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94061
Coordinator: Tina Coffey
Ann Pocapalia, R.D.
(650) 579-1981
Diet Consultant serving San Mateo to Burlingame. Personalized weight loss plans. Call for fees.
Slender Lady
1501 South B Street
San Mateo, CA 94402
Advise on eating patterns, behavior modification and exercise. Sliding scale fee.
Weight Management Service
(650) 692-1467
Information, treatment and referral for weight reduction and eating disorders. Steven Waxman, M.D.
Weight Watchers
(800) 651-6000
Web Site: www.weightwatchers.com
Weight Watchers is a non-medical, professional based weight-loss program that is lifestyle oriented. It teaches healthful eating and increasing activity. The program incorporates group meetings for support, inspiration and assistance with behavioral change. Current program entails a points system, based on your current weight, and helps you to keep track of the food you consume.
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Pediatric Weight Management Programs
SHAPEDOWN® Programs
A family based weight management program for children and teens.
Health Plan of San Mateo/San Mateo County CHDP
Yvette Rivas-Bedrosian, MS, RD
(650) 573-3924
For children 6-18 years of age with Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, or Healthy Kids. Free.
Kaiser, Redwood City
(650) 299-2433
Health Education Dept.
Palo Alto Medical Clinic
(650) 714-3056
Anne Chasson
The Stanford Pediatric Weight Control Program
(650) 725-4425
Cindy Zedeck, Program Coordinator
A family based program for children 8-15 years of age focusing on healthy eating and exercise.
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updated: 10/25/06
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