Among overweight or obese Canadians (by age group) - % reported Costs associated with weight loss attempts, % spent more than $500, % bought special piece of home exercise equipment or work-out video, % bought meal replacements shakes or bars, % bought over-the-counter weight-loss supplements or herbs, % went to weight loss club of organization, % bought special pre-packaged meals.

% of Canadians said they followed a diet that restricted certain foods or food groups (e.g. low carb diet), used meal replacement bars or shakes, used weight-loss supplements or herbs, tried fasting, sought counselling from a dietitian or doctor.

What typically happens after you lose weight? % kept weight off, regained some, regained all or more

Among those who are overweight or obese - % would feel comfortable talking with their doctor about their weight, % feel weight loss is part of their doctor's responsibility, % feel doctors have expertise in weight issues, % ever measured their waist circumference , % said their doctor advised them to lose weight

Are you currently trying to lose weight? Which of the following actions are you taking to lose weight? (Doing physical exercise, Changing my diet [dieting], Taking diet pills/bars/shakes, Taking medicine prescribed by my doctor)

In what ways are you changing your diet to lose weight? (e.g. Cutting down on chocolates, sugar, etc., Cutting down on fats, Eating more natural, fresh foods, Low carb diet (Atkins Diet), Using Weight Watchers or other slimming programmes)

What do you think is the most credible source of information on healthy eating? How often do you exercise? On days that you exercise, how long on average do you exercise for?

What kind of exercise do you do most often? (Team sports (e.g., soccer, volleyball, netball), Racquet sports (e.g., tennis, badminton), Gym activities (fitness centre), Walking, Running/Jogging, Swimming, Golf, Aerobics, Martial Arts, Yoga/Pilates)

Low fat foods are an important part of my regular diet, I monitor the ingredient lists on packaged foods, Low carbohydrate foods are an important part of my regular diet [low carb diet]

% agree: Price is not the most important thing to me when it comes to buying food, % who ate organic food in the past 6 months (fruits, vegetables and cereals)

% who ate the following "treats" in the past 6 months: months: Potato chips, Yogurt, Chocolate /Candy bars, Ice cream/ice milk/frozen yogurt and sherbet, Popcorn, Cookies, Granola/cereal/muffin bars, Nuts & seeds

% drink green tea, % who watched the "Food Network" in the past 7 days, % who agree with the following statement: "I love to cook"

% agree: "I look at specials in flyers and newspaper inserts when planning my shopping list" [flyer advertising], % buy house brands (no-name brands)

% shop at: Grocery store, Fruit &,vegetable store, Public market (Farmers market), Bulk food store [warehouse club], Department store, Gourmet food store, % shop at: Costco, Loblaws, IGA/IGA extra, Safeway, Wal-Mart

% who consumed frozen food/instant meals in the past 6 months (Frozen vegetables, Frozen pizza, Flavoured pasta/noodles & sauce (dry packaged), Frozen potato products (e.g. French fries), Flavoured & seasoned rice, Frozen main courses [frozen dinners], Frozen hot snacks, Ready-to-serve soups/meals in a bowl)

% use energy drinks / sports drinks

% of Baby Boomers are on an individual choice diet as compared to a doctor prescribed diet (2001 vs. 2006)