Table 4.

Web based resources for patients to help with weight control

• www.realslimmers.com (online food retailer and diet club)

• www.eating4health.co.uk (organisation of state registered dietitians offering dietary advice and programmes)

• www.fatmanslim.com

• www.whi.org.uk (Walking the Way to Health Initiative—aims to get more people walking in their own communities)

• www.weightlossresources.co.uk (gives tips and programmes for losing weight)

• www.toast-uk.org (The Obesity Awareness and Solutions Trust—campaigning charity offering a help and information line via phone or email; online chat rooms and forum facilities)