Dr. Ruth Brown completed her PhD in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University in June 2015.  Her research focused on the association between physical activity and mortality risk in various age and disease populations, and how obesity and dieting influences estimation of energy expenditure and energy intake.  She has published 15 original peer review research articles and one book chapter on these topics.  Ruth is an active member of the Canadian Obesity Network, serving as an executive committee member at both local and national levels.