To learn more about how Obesity Canada can be a knowledge translation partner for your research project, contact us: info@obesitynetwork.ca Research and clinical practice has made gains in understanding the complexity of the obesity, but a great deal of work remains, particularly [...]
Complete Your ABOM Exam Application Now Early Deadline is October 15 The October 15 early application deadline for the next American Board of Obesity Medicine certification exam is right around the corner. If you have earned all of your required CME [...]
Join Dr. Ali Zentner and Dr. Yoni Freedhoff for a comprehensive course in Obesity Medicine. This is a unique and practical two-day educational boot camp taught by two of the country’s leading experts in the field. The interactive experience will offer [...]
by Kelly Moen Kelly Moen is an active patient advocate and vice-chair of the Obesity Canada Public Engagement Committee. Kelly and his wife Cathy gave a talk about living with obesity and the impact on family earlier this year. This topic has [...]
Last month we asked you to submit your questions to Dr. Vera Tarman, a food addictions specialist and author of the book Food Junkies. We received a number of excellent questions and Dr.Tarman was generous enough to answer many of them in [...]
by Lisa Schaffer "We cannot be what we do not see." I cannot recall exactly where or when this phrase came to me but it has become core to who I am and how I approach life. Living with obesity is complicated. [...]
This month has me thinking a lot about the importance of community. I recently attended the Your Weight Matters convention, one of the largest public events in the U.S. for people living with obesity. The event allows attendees to connect with experts, [...]
Disclaimer: Obesity Canada receives unrestricted educational grants from companies who research, manufacture and/or market obesity treatments in Canada and other jurisdictions. Obesity is a chronic disease (defined as when excess weight or fat impairs health). Just like diabetes and other chronic diseases, [...]
by Ian Patton Last week, a story broke on social media that caught my attention, about how individuals living in larger bodies experience messaging about exercise and activity. The insulting body-shaming text from a fitness advertisement that appeared next to the story [...]
