Homework (references):

  1. Must see links. The following links are entertaining and give compelling explanations and thoughtful advice review of why we became obese and how we get back to health. This should be mandatory review for all of us.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0zD1gj0pXk&list=EC39F782316B425249&index=1&feature=plpp_video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaInS6HIGo
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

  2. These sites offer great information and guidelines from reputable sources.
    http://health.nih.gov/topic/obesity
    http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/guidelines/obesity/practgde.htm
    http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/whsr-rssf/pdf/WHSR_Chap_5_e.pdf

  3. These sites offer on-line and mobile tracking tools to follow your diet and activity successes
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/
    http://www.fitday.com/

  4. Free phone line and online resource to active, healthy living
    http://www.physicalactivityline.com/

  5. Publications of interest
    Coghlan, A.  Exercise is the best medicine.  New Scientist, Volume 215, Issue 2879, 25 August 2012, Pages 38-41
    Khan, KM et al. Sport and exercise as contributors to the health of nations.  The Lancet, Volume 380, Issue 9836, Pages 59 - 64, 7 July 2012
    Influence of water drinking on REE in overweight children. International Journal of Obesity  Oct 2011 Vol 35 Issue 10: 1295 – 1300
    Longer sleep duration associates with lower adiposity gain in adult short sleepers. International Journal of Obesity  May 2012, Vol 36 Issue 5: 752 – 756.
    Effective weight management practice: A review of the lifestyle intervention evidence. International J of  Obesity  2012, Vol 36: 178 – 185
    Lustig RH, Schmidt LA, & Brindis CD. Public health: The toxic truth about sugar. Nature, 482 (7383), 2012. 
    Commentary- http://www.drsharma.ca/why-banning-sugar-will-not-solve-obesity.html

  6. Popular Obesity websites and Weight Loss surgery websites
    http://obesitynetwork.ca
    http://obesityhelp.com
    http://www.obesitydiscussion.com/
    http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com
    http://victoriabariatricsurgery.com
    http://victoriasurgery.ca/ (patient handouts tab- gastric bypass handout)