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.
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:
- Obesity is a chronic disease
- Obesity is driven by biology, not choice
- Obesity can impact health early
- Obesity is treatable
- Weight bias, stigma, and discrimination harm everyone
Read more HERE.