Healthcare Professionals
Obesity Canada is the country’s leading obesity registered charity association for healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees and students.
Obesity Canada provides 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.
Recent News:
Obesity Canada and Desjardins Insurance Partner for the Health of Canadians
Edmonton, AB, June 9, 2020 – Obesity Canada is pleased to announce that Desjardins Insurance has joined its growing [...]
Weight Bias, Obesity Stigma and COVID-19
Click here to download the PDF document. The following paper has been prepared by Obesity Canada’s EveryBODY Matters [...]
Find Obesity Support, Resources and Treatment in Your Area
Click here to find a clinic near you. The Clinic locator was designed to help you identify [...]
Using images to counter weight-related stereotypes and internalized weight bias in physical activity
Today’s post comes from Maxine Myre. Maxine is a PhD candidate in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation [...]
Prévention et gestion intégrée des maladies chroniques en première ligne – Le programme Agir sur sa santé
L’Université du Québec en Outaouais, le CISSS de l’Outaouais et le chapitre local Ottawa-Gatineau d’Obésité Canada sont heureux de [...]
La semaine de sensibilisation aux troubles de l’alimentation
Cet article a été écrit par Melissa Fernandez. Melissa est diététicienne et boursière postdoctorale à la l'École de santé [...]
Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Today’s post comes from Melissa Fernandez. Melissa is a dietitian and a Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Public [...]
Commencer la conversation: Comment pouvons-nous amener les adolescents à parler de leurs habitudes de vie?
Cet article a été écrit par Maryam Kebbe. Maryam est candidate au doctorat au département de pédiatrie de l'Université [...]
Cinq façons d’intégrer l’activité physique dans votre mode de vie
Cet article a été écrit par Farah Islam. Farah a récemment obtenu son diplôme de maîtrise en santé publique [...]