Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement, Obesity Canada, Registered Kinesiologist, Certified Exercise Physiologist, Patient Advocate,
Joined February 2013
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Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
✨ It’s time! #HealtheVoices26 applications are officially open. ✨
Apply to attend by April 17: tinyurl.com/HeV26AttendeeApp…
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🎬 A New Episode of Fresh Perspectives Premierieres Today! John Candy made the world laugh — but behind the jokes was a reality many people still face today: being judged by body size instead of talent, humanity or worth.
In our newest episode, OAC’s James Zervios sits down with Jess Perreca, Sarah Bramblette, MSHL and Ian Patton, PhD to unpack how weight bias shaped John Candy’s legacy and how it continues to affect people living with obesity. Their conversation dives into personal stories, media portrayals, healthcare experiences and the movement working to change the narrative. Watch the full premiere now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/mP4XFNhXvlE
#JohnCandy #ILikeMe #FreshPerspectives #StopWeightBias
Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
Actually it’s more like getting a tutor to help you do better at exams.
The medicine helps you do the lifestyle that you otherwise wouldn’t be able to sustain due to your biology and environment.
Check out this excellent webinar featuring @ObesityCan's Executive Director, Lisa Schaffer Obesity: Costs and impacts in Canada youtu.be/yTBqTWqUddA?si=v0gf… via @YouTube
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Here’s #NHLJets Connor Hellebuyck being surprised with both the Vezina Trophy and the Hart Trophy.
Eric Comrie makes an appearance. “Where’s the other trophy?”
Brilliant.
Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
Casey Means and I are the same age. She dropped out of ENT residency and now calls herself a metabolic health and nutrition expert. I completed my internal medicine training and went on to earn certifications in obesity medicine, clinical lipidology, cardiometabolic medicine, menopause, and culinary medicine and working on more. I actively care for patients every day.
I would never claim to be qualified to serve as Surgeon General. But her consideration for such a role is a striking reality of how this administration continues to devalue real expertise in favor of hype, media presence and wellness branding. Credentials matter. Experience matters. Our patients deserve better.
Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
One of the biggest myths about GLP-1 medicines out there is that it’s a choice between the medicine and doing lifestyle changes.
The medicine helps you make lifestyle changes. It’s not either or.
Fill in the blanks: What’s missing in the story of obesity? youtu.be/FTn8NvkGrU8?si=kwxF… via @YouTube
Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
RFK Jr sounds learned and knowledgeable to the uninformed
He sounds like a fraudulent quack to experts
The classic con man
Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
My adult daughter Rachel, works everyday, pays taxes, has friends, loves going to the movies, and listens to lousy (IMO) music. She has a meaningful and thoughtful life.
Our U.S. Dept of HHS has lost all of its humanity, compassion, and intellectual curiosity
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New @ObesityCan guidelines on Pediatric Obesity released in CMAJ today. Moving beyond BMI and offering a more family and patient-centred treatment approach. See: cmaj.ca/content/197/14/E372
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Recruiting!
Help us challenge negative narratives about obesity or larger bodies in pregnancy. Fill out the eligibility survey below and we will contact you with the study information and link. Amazon 🇨🇦 gift cards are available for participating!
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Ian Patton, PHD retweeted
Americans need to denounce this 51st state crap. It's too quiet. Your closest ally, Canada, is watching closely. And we are noticing that not enough of you are speaking up.
Today is the day! The National Clinical Obesity Update is kicking off in Montreal! Looking forward to welcoming all the health professionals joining us for some exceptional education on effective obesity management. @ObesityCan
