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:
Publication: Presentation of a weight bias internalization tool for use in pregnancy and a call for future research: A commentary
Abstract Background Emerging evidence has shown that weight stigma is a concern during pregnancy, with several studies documenting common [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]