We all understand the basic arithmetic of dieting: eat less, exercise more, and you'll lose weight. But the rising number of obese Canadians suggests that maintaining a healthy lifestyle isn't that simple. Why do so many people find it difficult to eat right?

CIHR-funded researchers are working to uncover the roots of our weight-loss woes. From the eating habits of our distant ancestors, to the ads that accompany Saturday morning cartoons, there are many potential obstacles to healthy eating. Throughout the month of March, visit the CIHR website to learn more about the latest research on nutrition.

• Food on the Brain
• Why Diets so Frequently Fail
• Do Ads Weigh Heavily on Kids?
• Nutrition that Works