Publication
The little book of white lies
Further Information
Websites
Scottish site for general and specialist health education information,including information on healthy eating.
www.bbc.co.uk/food/healthyeating
UK site with information on the principles of healthy eatingand the main food groups.
American site managed by academics, health care professionalsand government, providing evidence-based guidance on strategiesfor achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Online training:
A training resource for primary care staff on adultand child weight management.
Useful contacts
Local health promotion departments
Contact the health promotion department of your local health board (listed under ‘Health’ in your telephone directory).
SIGN
(Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network)
Tel: 0131 247 3617
References:
The references for the material used in this booklet come from:
• The Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), Guideline 8 (1996). SIGN Secretariat, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JQ.
• HEBS research into weight management materials, carried out by Market Research UK Limited.
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