Healthy Weight/Obesity

Pathway Contributor: Carol Clarke

Credentials:
MHSc, RD

Bio:
Carol Clarke is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition consultant in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. She completed a BA (Administrative Studies) at the University of Western Ontario (1980), a BASc (Food & Nutrition) at Ryerson University (1994), a Dietetic Internship at The Toronto Hospital (1995) and a MHSc (Nutrition Communication) at Ryerson University (2013). Carol has worked in many areas of clinical practice in hospitals and primary care. She has a particular interest in cardiovascular health and obesity. Her current focus is on program development for public and health professional education, group presentations and workshops, and writing and reviewing. She has contributed to several PEN® knowledge pathways.

Contributions:

• Is vegetable and fruit intake directly related to weight control or management?  

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• Are overweight and obesity associated with low quality of life or depressed mood among adults?  

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• How are portion sizes of food and beverage related to energy intakes?  

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• Does food availability and accessibility affect energy intakes?  

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• Do overweight or obese individuals who exercise regularly or who are physically fit have a lower risk of all-cause mortality compared to individuals with a normal weight but who do not exercise?  

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• Are individuals with overweight or obesity more genetically predisposed to obesity and a higher BMI than individuals in a healthy weight range?  

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• Do overweight and obese adults consume more calories than healthy weight adults?  

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• Do obese adults have a different perception of portion sizes than healthy weight adults? If so, what techniques have been found to improve perception/use of appropriate portion sizes?  

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• Healthy Weight/Obesity Background

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