Blue Sky Family Health Team Office685 Bloem Street, 1st Floor
North Bay, ON P1B 4Z5
Phone: (705) 475-0500Fax: (705) 475-0571 Monday – Thursday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2:30pm

After Hours Clinic685 Bloem Street, 2nd Floor
North Bay, ON P1B4Z5
Phone: (705) 476-1413Fax: (705) 476-1425 Monday – Thursday: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday’s and Statutory Holidays: Closed
Saturday: 9:00am to 12:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am to 12:00pm

Nutrition and Health Awareness

World Obesity Day 2025

World Obesity Day is March 4.  This year the focus is on changing systems and not people.

 

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as “abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health”.

Assuming obesity is just a matter of lifestyle increases weight bias and can prevent evidence based treatment.

Roots of Obesity

 

Obesity Canada is Registered Charity, it is a national nonprofit organization that works to improve the lives of Canadians living with obesity. Learn more about their mission HERE.

 

Here are 5 facts about obesity everyone should know:

  1. Obesity is a chronic disease
  2. Obesity is driven by biology, not choice
  3. Obesity can impact health early
  4. Obesity is treatable
  5. Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination harm everyone

Read more HERE.

Read more about world obesity day.