Recognizing Obesity as a Chronic Disease
Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC recognizes obesity to be a chronic medical disease requiring enhanced research, treatment, and prevention efforts.
Implementing Mandatory Food Literacy Education
Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC calls on the BC Ministry of Education to implement mandatory food literacy education for all BC secondary school students, as part of the BC Education Plan.
Placing a High Priority on Reducing Harmful Agents in Drinking Water Supplies
Doctors of BC Position: Doctors of BC recommends that the Government place a high priority on reducing the levels of harmful agents such as protozoa, bacteria, viruses, and disinfection by-products, as well as naturally occurring elements in drinking water supplies at local, provincial/territorial, and national levels.