Saturday, December 31, 2011

Thanks to All My Readers For a Great 2011

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Friday, December 30, 2011

Year-End Roundup, December 2011

As 2011 approaches its end, I thought I’d take the opportunity to remind readers of some of my favourite posts of the past year:

  • Why Addressing Weight Bias is the #1 Strategic Goal of the Obesity Network
  • The Double Pyramid or Why What You Eat Affects My Health (and Everyone Else’s)
  • Sobering Dieting Advice From the Quebec Public Health Agency
  • Is There Hope For Obesity and Diabetes Prevention?
  • Canadian Obesity Network Welcomes Craving Change

    • Happy Holidays!

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    Thursday, December 29, 2011

    Year-End Roundup, November 2011

    As 2011 approaches its end, I thought I’d take the opportunity to remind readers of some of my favourite posts of the past year:

  • Changing the Face of Obesity in Canada: Network Launches Image Gallery
  • Why Parents Seldom Seek Professional Help for Their Obese Kids
  • Does Youth Sports Prevent Obesity?
  • Why Preventing Childhood Obesity Should Not Be About Preventing Childhood Obesity
  • Your Body is Happy to Wait For Your Weight to Come Back

    • Happy Holidays!

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    Wednesday, December 28, 2011

    Year-End Roundup, October 2011

    As 2011 approaches its end, I thought I’d take the opportunity to remind readers of some of my favourite posts of the past year:

  • Are Athletes More Prone to Obesity?
  • How To Lose Weight Bias Fast
  • Why Leisure-Time Physical Activity is Irrelevant
  • Can an Obesity NGO Take Money From Big Food?
  • Obesity Definitions Then and Now

    • Happy Holidays!

    AMS

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    Tuesday, December 27, 2011

    Year-End Roundup, September 2011

    As 2011 approaches its end, I thought I’d take the opportunity to remind readers of some of my favourite posts of the past year:

  • Alberta’s Obesity Initiative: Not Just Diet and Exercise
  • Should We Outsource Obesity Treatment to Weight Watchers?
  • How To Discuss Weight With Your Patient
  • The 5 A’s Approach to Obesity Counseling
  • Shorter Waits For Weight Wise

    • Happy Holidays!

    AMS

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