Latino Obesity Foundation
Resources

Where to find reliable information

We link to public health and medical sources that publish free, evidence-based information — most of it available in Spanish. We are not affiliated with these organizations and receive nothing for listing them.

Government and public health

Trusted external sources

CDC — Healthy Weight and Obesity

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data, prevention guidance, and family resources. Spanish available.

cdc.gov/obesity

NIDDK — Weight Management

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIH). Plain-language patient education on weight, diabetes, and liver disease. Extensive Spanish library.

niddk.nih.gov

MedlinePlus en español

U.S. National Library of Medicine. Health topics written for the public, fully bilingual and free of advertising.

medlineplus.gov/spanish

CDC — National Diabetes Prevention Program

A structured, evidence-based lifestyle change program offered nationwide, including online and in Spanish. Find a program near you.

cdc.gov/diabetes-prevention

MyPlate / MiPlato

U.S. Department of Agriculture. Practical eating guidance, recipes, and budget shopping tools in English and Spanish.

myplate.gov/es

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The national activity recommendations for adults, children, and older adults.

health.gov
Finding care. If you do not have a regular doctor, federally qualified health centers provide primary care on a sliding fee scale regardless of insurance status. Search for one near you at findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov.
In development

Resources we are building

These are planned, not yet available. We list them so you know what is coming — and so that nothing on this site is mistaken for something that already exists.

  • Bilingual patient education handouts
  • Family meal guides using traditional foods
  • Questions-for-your-doctor printables
  • Infographics for community partners
  • Short educational videos
  • Community workshop materials

If you would like to be notified when these are published, or you would like to help produce them, get in touch.