Background information regarding weight stigma.

  2019-12-03 – Background

Background information regarding the physiology of body weight, weight gain and adipose tissue.

  2022-06-28 – Background

A collection of websites related to weight/obesity.

    2021-09-28 – Website

This French Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report for professionals discusses the prevalence of obesity in adults, children, youth and Indigenous peoples. It also includes the determinants of obesity, economic impact of obesity in Canada and learnings of obesity prevention.

  2021-10-26 – Research Report/Paper

This Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) report discusses the prevalence of obesity in adults, children, youth and Indigenous peoples. It also includes the determinants of obesity, health and economic implications, the impact of obesity in Canada and learnings of obesity prevention.

  2021-10-26 – Research Report/Paper

A collection of websites pertaining to childhood obesity.

     2018-06-28 – Website

A set of practical tools developed by Obesity Canada with funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The 5As can be used by health professionals in obesity counselling and management. Additional resources are available for order at various prices.

  2018-06-28 – Professional Education Tools

A collection of websites related to bariatric surgery.

     2021-11-09 – Website

This Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology report includes 21 recommendations that call for a national campaign to fight obesity and urges the federal government to take aggressive measures to return Canadians to healthy weights and to make it easier for Canadians to make informed decisions about their diet.

  2016-03-07 – Position Paper/Policy Document

This Dietitians of Canada (DC) Network has a national focus and connects registered dietitians across the country with a focus on diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular health. The Network website includes a bariatric surgery subgroup providing professional and patient resources, tools, presentations, and a discussion forum. The network is available to DC members for a fee.

  2021-11-09 – Other