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5 facts about obesity that everyone needs to know

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Obesity is a chronic disease.

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Obesity is driven by biology, not choice.

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Health effects of obesity can start early.

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Obesity is treatable.

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Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination are harmful.

 

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Stories that are shaping the future

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Press release: New Guideline Aims to Transform Obesity Care for Children and Adolescents

First Canadian update in nearly 20 years prioritizes improvements in health and quality of life over weight loss outcomes.  April 14, 2025 EDMONTON, AB – Healthcare providers and families have a new roadmap to support …

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Rethinking pediatric obesity: It’s not just about the scale

You’ve heard this before: “If kids just ate better and moved more, we wouldn’t have a childhood obesity problem.” You’ve probably also heard: “Let’s wait and see—maybe they’ll grow out of it or grow into …

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Obesity Canada's 2025 Connected Conference live roundtable with Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam, Lisa Schaffer, Ian Patton, Lauren Gaetz, and Dr. Megha Poddar

Connected Conference 2025: The Conversations That Can’t Wait

by Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy & Public Engagement For years, I’ve been part of conversations about obesity—conversations about stigma, access to care, and the science of obesity as a chronic disease. But there was …

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We recognize the enduring presence, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities and acknowledge the ongoing impacts of colonialism, including systemic barriers to health equity. As we work to improve the lives of people living with obesity, we commit to listening, learning, and taking meaningful action to advance reconciliation, health justice, and culturally safe care for all.

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