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:
Announcement: New Investigator Research Training Awards
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for early career researchers to take part in the upcoming [...]
Call for Applications: 2024 Canadian Obesity Fellowship Awards
Attention all aspiring researchers and healthcare professionals passionate about obesity - We are thrilled to announce the opening of [...]
Press Release: Obesity Canada Announces Partnership with My Viva Inc. to Offer Personalized Support to People Living with Obesity
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sharing a common goal of knowledge exchange regarding obesity prevention, treatment [...]
Transforming Hearts and Reducing Weight Bias The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Trains Obesity Champions.
Today's blog is written by Jennifer Brown, Registered Dietitian at The Ottawa Hospital Bariatric Centre of Excellence. Since 2021, [...]
TOPS New Investigator Research Award Call for Nominations
This award recognizes an individual for a singular achievement or their career contributions to research in the field of [...]
Advancing the Fight Against Obesity in Canada: A Vision for the Future
Dear friends and supporters of Obesity Canada, It has been an incredible four months since I assumed the role [...]
Consensus Statement: Obesity Care vs. Weight Loss
The goal of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) is to bring our individual organizations together to identify how we [...]
Consensus Statement: Body Mass Index (BMI)
The goal of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) is to bring our individual organizations together to identify how we [...]
New Publication: Transforming the landscape of obesity education – The Canadian obesity education competencies
Obesity Canada’s Education Action Team has been working diligently and has recently published a robust obesity education competency set. [...]