Introduction: The epidemic of overweight and obesity both worldwide and in Canada is indicative of the need for proper growth monitoring beginning at birth. This study evaluated Family Physician’s (FP) Level of Use (LoU) ...

The state and individual must both understand that the increase in fat rates is a social phenomenon that requires reconciliation between collective and individual participation. A social movement needs to be generated that ...

Childhood obesity and chronic disease rates have reached epidemic proportions, but policy responses remain focused on individual health promotion rather than environmental change. This paper reveals the limitations of the ...