Welcome To The Pediatric Obesity Foundation (POF)
The Pediatric Obesity Foundation (POF). The Pediatric Obesity Foundation is a charitable organization that is dedicated to raising funds in support of pediatric obesity. The Foundation's mission is to provide the opportunity for families of all income levels to access treatment services (such as that provided by the Pediatric Weight Clinic) for their children; to support innovative research in the field of pediatric obesity; to provide volunteer programs; and to provide education to health care professionals and the general public about the issue of pediatric obesity. The Pediatric Obesity Foundation is committed to the future and wellness of today's children; the leaders of tomorrow.
"In order to have a healthier society, we have to start with our children... for the most part, they are voiceless in this discussion and powerless victims of an underlying phenomenon." Overweight kids signal our failure: Shirley Bond, B.C.'s Health Minister, Globe & Mail, May 5, 2005
We're Making a Difference...
Since receiving charitable status in 2007, the POF has raised over $500,000 in support of childhood obesity thanks to the many generous donors in Calgary. The money raised has gone to support:
- children in need of a multidisciplinary obesity treatment program
- research in the area of childhood obesity and associated co-morbid conditions
- education through the creation and distribution of body mass index (BMI) wheels
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Healthy Weights for Healthy Kids Study
The POF in collaboration with the Pediatric Weight Clinic has been running a study on the treatment of childhood obesity and issues affecting children who are overweight or obese. 18 children between the ages of 8 – 16 with a BMI greater than the 85th percentile for age are involved and have been very dedicated to their treatment. The children are currently in their last few weeks of treatment and will follow-up over the next year. Preliminary results from phase 1 of the study will be posted soon.
Phase 2 of the study will begin in January. If your child fits into the age range of 8-16 and you are interested in being a part of the study that provides one-on-one multidisciplinary treatment please contact the POF at 403-247-8946 or Roberta Corbett to set up a pre-screening appointment. The study is fully funded by the Pediatric Obesity Foundation.