Obesity - Patient Resources

** Please discuss options with your dortors during the process of health care planning **

SickKids
 - SickKids Team Obesity Management Program (Programs for children and adults) 

 

Childhood Obesity (Government of Canada)

Highlights: The Childhood Obesity lists out the health risks that relate to childhood obesity, and provides ways to help children maintain the healthy weight and stay active.

 

Obesity Canada

Highlights: Obesity Canada is the country's leading obesity charity association. It aims to facilitate knowledge exchange regarding obesity prevention, treatment and policy. It provides reliable avenue to health care providers, researchers, and people living with obesity to stay up-to-date on an evidence-based prevention and treatment resources. You can locate the licensed clinics/programs, tools for accessing health benefits, expert webinars, videos, links and many more.

 

Craving Change

Highlights: Craving Change has become the number one cognitive-behavioural program for problematic eating in Canada. With licensing, it allows health care professional in your area to provide group workshops or individual counselling for all age groups.