Treatment and Research of Obesity in Pediatrics in Canada

Traitement et recherche en obésité pédiatrique au Canada

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TROPIC: a group of Canadian clinicians, researchers, decision makers, community members and trainees with an interest in advancing the science and clinical management of child and adolescent obesity.

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Want to become involved?  E-mail TROPIC@obesitynetwork.ca for more information on current initiatives and membership.

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• In Canada, over 2 million children are overweight or obese; many will grow up to become obese adults.
• Obesity in adulthood is associated with chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
• Little is known about how best to help obese children and their families become healthier.
• By working together we can create a strong evidence base to support pediatric weight managment. 

Our Mission

The goal of TROPIC is to develop collaborations between clinicians and researchers working in the area of child and adolescent obesity management. Our focus is on initiating and contributing to knowledge transfer and exchange activities in partnership with the Canadian Obesity Network.

Our History

April 2007	Think Tank held.  Special Interest Group called ACORN (Addressing childhood Obesity through Research and Networking) formed.
July 2007	Technical Report: Addressing Childhood Obesity through Research and Networking (ACORN) released.
September 2007	Pilot Environmental Scan of Pediatric Weight Management Programs in Canada is conducted.
October 2008	Meeting held in conjunction with the 2008 Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Conference in Vancouver, BC to review group structure and identify priorities.
December 2008	Launch of online registry of Canadian Pediatric Weight Management Programs, hosted by the Canadian Obesity Network.  Eleven centres complete the survey and enroll their program.
March 2009	Canadian Journal of Diabetes editorial published.
May 2009	Meeting held in association with the National Obesity Summit in Kananaskis, AB.
July 2009	Terms of Reference drafted. ACORN changes its name to TROPIC (Treatment and Research of Obesity in Pediatrics in Canada / Traitement et Recherche en l'Obésité Pédiatrique au Canada).
August 2009	K. Morrison awarded CANNeCTIN grant to conduct the "Canadian Pediatric Weight Management Registry" study.
June 2010	G. Ball awarded CIHR operating grant to conduct the "Should I Stay or Should I Go? Understanding Overweight Children and Their Families Referred For and Discontinuing Weight Management Care" study.
August 2010	Pediatric Weight Mangagement Programs in Canada: Where, What and How? published in International Journal of Pediatric Obesity.

 

Want to know more about TROPIC activities and initiatives? Contact us at TROPIC@obesitynetwork.ca