No, we are currently looking for all weight classifications. 

Personally, you may benefit from the association study as you will receive a free analysis of your bone density (screens for osteoporosis) and percent body fat. As well, the information gathered could benefit many people as more information on genes and body weight becomes known.

We could identify people with the obesity genes and recommend diet and exercise modifications to prevent or correct obesity and related health problems.

That depends of which study you wish to participate in. For more detailed information on what is expected of our volunteers, please click on the hyperlink to the study that interests you. Association Study, Exercise Study, Overfeeding Study.

By using the small genetic pool of Newfoundlanders, there is a greater chance of finding the gene(s) associated with obesity in this population.

Volunteers taking part in the overfeeding study are only expected to gain between 1-2 pounds after the week of overfeeding. There will be a treadmill, as well as other exercise machines, available to volunteers if they would like help in losing the extra 1-2 pounds.