Research. Education. Advocacy.
Who is Obesity Canada?
Obesity Canada is a leading organization in Canada that addresses the complex issue of obesity. They provide guidelines for healthcare professionals, offer educational programs, promote public awareness, and advocate for evidence-based policies. By combining research, education, and advocacy, Obesity Canada strives to improve the understanding and management of obesity while supporting individuals affected by this disease.
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a chronic disease, which means it lasts for a long time and requires ongoing management. It’s not something that can be easily fixed overnight. It’s like having a condition that needs regular attention and care, just like other chronic diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
What is the Definition of Obesity?
Obesity is a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease, characterized by the presence of abnormal or excess adiposity that impairs health and social well-being.
Recent News:
An update on Canada’s Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Managing Pediatric Obesity
Work remains ongoing to complete an update of Canada's Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Managing Pediatric Obesity. Recent achievements and [...]
Nova Scotia partners with Novo Nordisk Canada: Lighthouse Project
News release from Nova Scotia New Partnership Will Address Childhood Obesity, Chronic Disease 5 March 2024 | 10:57 AM [...]
Executive Search: Obesity Canada Executive Director
Is Obesity Canada where YOU belong? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a world-renowned organization poised [...]
5 Principles of Obesity
These 5 principles were co-created by member organizations of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) by developing consensus statements and [...]
The Need for a Strategic, System-wide Approach to Obesity Care
As the global prevalence of obesity continues to surge, reaching epidemic proportions, the imperative for a strategic, system-wide approach [...]
World Obesity Atlas 2024: No area of the world is immune from the effects of obesity
The World Obesity Federation has released the World Obesity Atlas 2024. Key Statistics: 79% of adults with overweight and [...]
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults
Background Underweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the life course. We estimated the individual and [...]
In Memoriam: Denis Richard 1953–2023
As posted in Karger It is with profound grief and deep fondness that we gather to memorialize Dr. Denis [...]
We Are Hiring: Research Coordinator
February 13, 2013 Location: Remote, Canada Duration: Full-time, 1-year contract (Possibility of extension depending on funding) Hours: 35 hours [...]