Over the past few months, work has continued on updating the clinical practice guidelines for managing pediatric obesity in Canada. The group has been working with research methodologists who will be helping to lead the systematic reviews (5 will be conducted) [...]
That's right, select materials are now completely free of charge - you just pay the shipping! Our No Size Fits All Brochure, Adult & Pregnancy Obesity Management Guides, and Obesity Fact Sheets are all available upon request. The 5As were initially [...]
Today’s post comes from Nadia Browne. Nadia is a Registered Dietitian and a PhD candidate in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta. She is also the Outgoing Vice-Chair of the OC-SNP National Executive. Since becoming a member [...]
This blog post comes from Ian Patton, our Director of Public Advocacy and Engagement. You may reach Ian at patton@obesitynetwork.ca Today I came across this blog post from Imagine Canada which I thought was a simple and easy read as [...]
Today’s blog post comes from Khushmol Dhaliwal and Malcolm Snow. Khushmol is a master’s student at the University of Alberta, and Malcolm is an undergraduate student at Memorial University of Newfoundland. On the OC-SNP National Executive, Khushmol serves as the Recruitment [...]
Edmonton, AB, June 9, 2020 – Obesity Canada is pleased to announce that Desjardins Insurance has joined its growing roster of organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Canadians living with obesity. Desjardins is the first insurance and employee benefits provider [...]
Click here to download the PDF document. The following paper has been prepared by Obesity Canada’s EveryBODY Matters Collaborative: Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD; Sara Kirk, PhD; Angela Alberga, PhD; Mary Forhan, OT/PhD; Shelly Russell-Mayhew, PhD; Erin Cameron, PhD; Sarah Nutter, [...]
Today’s post comes from Jackie Brown. Jackie is a Research Assistant in the Centre for Global Child Health at the Hospital for Sick Children. She is also the current Resource Coordinator of the OC-SNP National Executive. In Canada, we are [...]
Obesity Canada is the only national registered charity working to support millions of Canadians who live with obesity, but we can’t do them justice without your help. If you or someone you know lives with obesity, you know the struggles [...]
Click here to find a clinic near you. The Clinic locator was designed to help you identify potential treatment and support resources in your area. It was compiled by the Obesity Canada based on an environmental scan first conducted [...]
