Aboriginal peoples are the original inhabitants of Canada. These many diverse peoples
have distinct languages, cultures, religious beliefs and political systems. The current dietary …

Obesity prevention efforts in Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) communities in Canada
should focus predominantly on children given their demographic significance and the …

This study tested the hypothesis that differences in mechanical loading regime was
important when evaluating the potential role of physical activity on bone density in children. …

ObjectiveCanada’s Aboriginal population is vulnerable to food insecurity and increasingly
lives off-reserve. The Canadian Community Health Survey, Cycle 2.2 Nutrition, was used to …

Aim University and college students in wealthy countries may be vulnerable to financial food
insecurity. If food insecure students have suboptimal health, their ability to learn and excel …

Background Indigenous children in Canada (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) are
disproportionately affected by nutrition-related chronic diseases such as obesity and diabetes. …

Background Despite growing evidence that supports the importance of 6-month exclusive
breastfeeding, few Canadian mothers adhere to this, and early weaning onto solids is a …

ObjectiveEducation is a crucial social determinant of health. Food insecurity can be detrimental
to children’s academic achievement, potentially perpetuating a cycle of poverty and food …

ObjectiveTo explore the relationship among children’s diet quality, weight status and food
environment in subarctic Canada.DesignIn the cross-sectional study, children’s BMI was …

OBJECTIVE: To explore the barriers associated with the adoption of the Alberta Nutrition
Guidelines for Children and Youth in schools according to characteristics of the innovation (…