Canadian Obesity Network Students and New Professionals Ryerson Branch

06/04/2014

The issue of stigma surrounding obesity is becoming increasingly important. As overweight and obese children grow up into overweight and obese adolescents, issues with self esteem and shame are translating to issues with mental health.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health notes that the ongoing epidemic of childhood obesity is jeopardizing the future health of well-being of child

05/04/2014

As this year comes to a close and we begin to bid farewell to some of our executive team members who are graduating, we are also looking to bring on some new faces, ideas, perspectives and great minds to add to our team! Stay tuned for information about opening positions in our exec team for the 2014-2015 year!

05/04/2014

I'd have to agree this is quite frightening! Any thoughts?

When little cherub-cheeked Sofia Davella thinks the coast is clear, the 6-year-old drags a footstool alongside the fridge in order to reach her favorite forbidden goodies on the high shelf.…

25/03/2014

Interesting read! What do you think?

Dr. Yoni Freedhoff"s obesity medicine take on health, weight loss and life in general

21/03/2014

Glad to see our members so interested in today's event! Remember, bring your friends, everyone is welcome and event is free!

See you all later today

19/03/2014

Tickets are going fast but there's still time to RSVP and join us this Friday with Dr. Jason Chung who will answer the question: "Fat and Muscle...Naughty or Nice?"

What do you think the answer is? Share with us!

http://www.eventbrite.com/e/obesity-inflammation-and-type-2-diabetes-tickets-10962873249

Join us to hear from UHN postdoctoral research fellow Dr. Jason Chung, sharing his expertise on the relationship between obesity, insulin resistance and regulation of inflammation by immune cells. This is an event brought to you by Ryerson's Canadian Obesity Network Students and New Professionals…

19/03/2014

Hey Ryerson! Have you heard about our upcoming event? We're bringing in Dr. Jason Chung to talk to us, our members, and friends about inflammation, obesity, and diabetes. Friday's talk, held in Eggy's Summit Room at the Mattamy Athletic Center (Maple Leaf Gardens/Loblaws/Church and Carlton) at 430pm is called "Fat and Muscle..Naughty or Nice?"

You don't want to miss it! The event is free, but space is limited to please RSVP at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/obesity-inflammation-and-type-2-diabetes-tickets-10962873249

Hope to see you all there!

19/03/2014

Today's guest post comes from Canadian Obesity Network's Bootcamper (2009) Ian Patton, currently a post-doctoral Fellow at the Toronto Bloorview Research

16/03/2014

Hey Ryerson CON members! We have another fantastic and interesting talk coming up and we'd like to invite you all!

After what's bound to be yet another long week, come unwind, learn, and discuss with us and our guest Dr. Jason Chung! We'll be talking obesity, inflammation, type 2 diabetes, fat, and muscle.

Friday March 21st at 430 in Eggy's Summit Room (same location as last time) at the MAC.

We'll post the link to RSVP on Eventbrite shortly!

31/01/2014

Thanks to everyone who came out tonight, we had a great night and we were happy to make some new friends from some new faculties!

What were your thoughts on the talk? Have you found the answer to our question of the night?

30/01/2014

What happens, though, when your kid only wants to eat potato chips, cookies, candy or other junk food? Is there a way to introduce more vegetables...

30/01/2014

thoughts?