The Body Weight Simulator
| America’s obesity epidemic is a major public health issue that costs us billions each year. Though most people know that a healthy diet and regular exercise are integral to weight management, few resources have been available for planning specific, personalized lifestyle modifications to achieve and sustain an individual’s goal weight. Existing online tools and mobile applications have tended to exaggerate weight loss. The Body Weight Simulator is the result of scientific advances in nutrition and metabolism that allow for realistic mathematical models of human weight change. This innovative online tool, which has been vetted by the scientific community and is being tested to determine practical utility, accurately predicts body fat and metabolism changes that occur during a diet and/or exercise intervention. Since its launch in August of 2011, the Body Weight Simulator has been accessed online by over 750,000 visitors, has been featured in several major media outlets, and was used in collaboration with USDA to predict the effectiveness of a sugar-sweetened beverage tax. The simulator represents an important advancement for weight management professionals, policymakers, and researchers to help Americans achieve and permanently maintain a healthy weight. Websites: Body Weight Simulator: http://bwsimulator.niddk.nih.gov |
Connecting to Combat Alzheimer’s
Tens of thousands of volunteers are needed—right now—for research to combat Alzheimer’s disease. This expanding public health problem looms ever larger as Baby Boomers grow older and people live longer. Through the Connecting to Combat Alzheimer’s Initiative, researchers teamed up with a network of community organizations that work with older people and caregivers every day. Together, they found fast, cost-effective ways to identify volunteers, speed up the science, and provide valuable information about services. More details ...
FDA’s Anti-Counterfeit Device
The Food and Drug Administration is committed to protecting the supply chain against counterfeit and unapproved medicines entering the United States through fraudulent sources. As part of this vigilance, the FDA unveiled a new tool for combating counterfeits to protect public safety. The agency announced its Counterfeit Detection Device, version #3 (CD3), a hand-held device developed by FDA scientists used in the field by investigators to detect counterfeit drug products. More details ...
FDA-iRISK: A fast tool for food safety
An innovative way to assess and rank risks from food contamination and predict best solutions. Takes food-safety decision-making capabilities at HHS, the food industry, and around the world to a new level. More details...
Portal System: Linking Healthcare Clinics
The Indian Health Service/California Area Office Portal System is a cost-effective, novel, and easily accessible tool that enables healthcare staff at remote locations throughout California to access discipline specific online communities. These clusters of subject matter experts offer one-stop access for training and technical assistance, including custom helpdesk applications, links to documents and information, knowledge base articles, training videos, peer-to-peer support chat functions, calendar of events, and frequently asked questions. More details...
The Weight of the Nation Campaign
A unique collaboration between the NIH, CDC, Home Box Office, Institute of Medicine, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and Kaiser Permanente, led to the creation of a far-reaching multimedia initiative to mobilize personal and community action to curb and prevent obesity. The Weight of the Nation is a powerful illustration of how federal agencies can work with each and with private funders to use innovative approaches to address obesity within the United States. More details ...
The Body Weight Simulator
With so many weight-loss tools, diets, and exercise programs, why are 2/3 of American adults overweight or obese? The Body Weight Simulator, an innovative online tool for personalized weight management, is a new and effective way that doctors, researchers, and policymakers can address this public health issue using the latest available science. This information is not intended to provide personal medical advice or substitute for the advice of a physician. More details ...
