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:
Exploring the Interplay Between Obesity and Vascular Health: Highlights from Vascular Day Sessions
Photo: (Left to right) Laurent Biertho, Judy Shiau,Sanjeev Sockalingam, Dayna Lee-Bagley, Michael Hawkins, Ximena Ramos-Salas, Mary Forhan (Missing: Stephen [...]
Coming Soon: Canadian Obesity Education Competencies
The Education Action Team has been working towards creating the Canadian Obesity Education Competencies. Below is an abbreviated abstract. [...]
Upcoming conference: April 3-6, 2024
Obesity Canada and Hypertension Canada are pleased to invite you to our upcoming conference: Obesity and Hypertension in Canada: [...]
2023 Obesity Week
Photo: Obesity Canada booth at 2022 Obesity Week Are you attending Obesity Week in Dallas for Obesity Week October [...]
New Publication: Review of an international pilot project to adapt the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guideline
We are delighted to share the results of our review on the international pilot project to adapt the Canadian [...]
New Publication: Patient perceptions about obesity management in the context of concomitant care for other chronic diseases
Obesity Canada's Community Action Team has been working diligently and has recently published a cross-sectional study in Obesity Pillars. [...]
Obesity Canada at Vascular 2023: October 25 – 29, 2023 in Montreal, QC!
Obesity Canada is proud to support the six host organizations coming together at Vascular 2023. [...]
New Publication: A scoping review of obesity education interventions for current and prospective medical professionals in Canada
Obesity Canada's Education Action Team has been working diligently and has recently published a Scoping Review in Obesity Pillars. [...]
New Publication: Implementing evidence-based obesity management guidelines requires development of medical competencies: A commentary outlining future directions in obesity education in Canada
Some members of Obesity Canada's Education Action Team recently published a commentary paper on obesity Education in Canada and [...]