Why it is important to implement a sex & gender lens in obesity research 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 [...]
Meet the Obesity Canada - Montreal Local Chapter! Angela Alberga Dr. Angela Alberga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Applied Physiology at Concordia University. Her current research program focuses on understanding how societal, school and other institutional factors influence [...]
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce a call for abstracts for the 6th Canadian Obesity Summit in Ottawa, Ontario April 23-26, 2019. Deadline: November 15, 2018 – 11:59 PM PDT Follow these simple steps to submit an abstract: 1) Read all of the information below; [...]
Congratulations! Over the last few years, Obesity Canada has been moving closer to our mission of improving the lives of individuals living with obesity through advocacy efforts and patient engagement. Our Public Engagement Committee, and the dedicated patient advocates that make it [...]
Issue #2: Dr. Sean Wharton on Medical Treatment of Obesity Have a burning question about obesity treatment? Want to know more about how bariatric surgery and medications work, how behavioural interventions can help, or other topics? Click here or send your question to patton@obesitynetwork.ca [...]
Save the Date! Obesity Canada is hosting a public education workshop in Ottawa on April 27! Keep your eye open for details to come!
Okay... so this problem had plagued me for many, many years. One of my biggest concerns for years was whether or not I could fit into a bathroom on a plane - especially for the incredibly long trips like the ones that [...]
Growing up, I was slim. After I married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation I retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how I wish I had, but it wasn't a "thing" [...]
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to: Describe the increasing burden of obesity over the lifespan. Explain the importance of early and effective obesity-intervention for improved patient outcomes. Choose management options that effectively intervene against the progression [...]
Increase your knowledge of Obesity Management This program will review the different socio-cultural, physiological, biomedical, psychological and iatrogenic factors that can contribute to a positive energy balance, subsequent weight gain and obesity. Over-eating and increased energy intake are not always related to [...]
