To learn more about theobesity, Passeportsanté.net offers a selection of associations and government sites dealing with the subject of overweight. You will be able to find there Additional Information and contact communities or support groups allowing you to learn more about the disease.

Landmarks

France

Carenity.com

Carenity is the first francophone social network to offer a community dedicated to obesity. It allows patients and their loved ones to share their testimonies and experiences with other patients and track their health.

www.carenity.com

Think Tank on Obesity and Overweight (WHOLESALE)

Information, resources, news and FAQs.

www.gros.org

National Health Nutrition Program

A program of the French Ministry of Health and Solidarity.

www.mangerbouger.fr

REPOP network

“Network for the management and prevention of obesity in pediatrics”

www.repop.fr

Canada

Quebec Public Health Association

For their dossier on the issue of weight.

www.aspq.org

Laval University Obesity Research Chair (Quebec)

Research, information, resources and events.

www.obesity.chair.ulaval.ca

Coalition Against Morbid Obesity

This Quebec non-profit organization, founded in 2007, aims to raise awareness of the problem of morbid obesity. It explains the different techniques of bariatric surgery, clearly illustrated.

www.lepoidsquitue.com

ÉquiLibre, Action Group on Weight

Approaches, programs, workshops and conferences for the general public.

www.equilibre.ca

Canadian Obesity Network

News, resources and events.

www.obesitynetwork.ca

votrepoidssante.ca

Designed by dietitians and supported by Dairy Farmers of Canada, this website aims to facilitate the adoption of healthy eating habits. It includes an interactive tool that analyzes the nutritional value of meals and snacks taken during a day. Personalized advice is provided in order to respect the main lines of Canada’s Food Guide.

www.votrepoidssante.ca

United States

The Obesity Society

www.obesity.org

International

International Obesity Task Force

www.iotf.org