Starting the conversation: How can we get teens talking about lifestyle habits?
Today’s post comes from Maryam Kebbe. Maryam is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. She is also the current Chair of the University of Alberta’s OC-SNP chapter and Communications Director of [...]
New Year. New Perspective.
Today’s post comes from Megan Lamb and Kate Hill. Megan and Kate are Ph.D. Students in the Psychology Department at Carleton University. Megan is also the current Social Events Coordinator of the OC-SNP National [...]
Three “Historical” Examples of Fad Diets
Today’s post comes from Rebecca Christensen. Rebecca is a PhD Student in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Epidemiology program at the University of Toronto. She is also one of the current Chapter Representative on the [...]
Infographic Competition – Time to Vote!!!
This year our infographic competition was filled with high quality entries! We are asking for the help of the public to choose our winner. Please go to our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/SNPOC/ and vote for [...]
Obesity and Brain Health
Today’s post comes from Joyla Furlano. Joyla is a PhD Student in the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Neuroscience program at the University of Western Ontario. She is also the current Recruitment Coordinator of the OC-SNP [...]
Tips for Healthy Eating During the Holiday Season
Today’s post comes from Laura Vergeer. Laura is a PhD candidate in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Toronto. She is also the current Special Events Coordinator for the OC-SNP National [...]
The effects of bariatric surgery; Weight loss and beyond
Today’s post comes from Kerri Delaney. Kerri is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Health, Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at Concordia University. She is also the current Resource Coordinator of the OC-SNP National [...]
It’s complicated! Systems science and obesity
Today’s post comes from Amanda Raffoul. Amanda is a PhD Candidate in the School of Public Health and Health Systems at the University of Waterloo. She is also the current Outgoing Chair of the [...]
5 Easy Ways to Get More Active
Today’s post comes from Farah Islam. Farah is a recent MSc graduate in Public Health from the Université de Montréal. She is also the current Bilingual Communications Coordinator of the OC-SNP National Executive. According to [...]
