A5020537702- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Physical Activity and Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Digital Marketing and Social Media
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Consumer Retail Behavior Studies
- Homelessness and Social Issues
University of Calgary
2010-2025
Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta
2024
The Family Center
2023
University of Alberta
2009-2020
Deakin University
2015-2018
Food & Nutrition
2011-2015
Alberta Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
2012
University of Saskatchewan
2010
Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region
2010
Government of Alberta
2010
Poor diet may represent one pathway through which lower socioeconomic position (SEP) leads to adverse health outcomes. This study examined the associations between SEP and quality, its components, energy, nutrients in a nationally representative sample of Australians. Dietary data from two 24-h recalls collected during cross-sectional Australian Health Survey 2011-13 (n = 4875; aged ≥ 19 years) were analysed. Diet quality was evaluated using Guidelines Index (DGI). assessed by index...
As currently conceived, precision public health is at risk of becoming medicine a population level. This paper outlines framework for that, in contrast to its current operationalisation, consistent with principles because it integrates factors all levels, while illuminating social position as fundamental determinant and inequities. We review conceptual foundations health, outline proposed describe operationalisation within research practice. Social shapes individuals' unequal experiences the...
Disadvantaged communities provide adverse psychosocial exposures that have been linked to high levels of stress, and this may one explanatory pathway linking socioeconomic disadvantage obesity. This study used hair cortisol analysis quantify associations between stress body mass index (BMI), perceived psychological levels, in women children living socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Participants were a volunteer sample 70 from the Resilience for Eating Activity Despite Inequality...
The release of Canada's Food Guide (CFG) in 2019 by Health Canada prompted the development indices to measure adherence these updated dietary recommendations for Canadians. This study describes and scoring standards Healthy Eating Index (HEFI-2019), which is intended alignment eating patterns with CFG-2019 on food choices among Canadians aged 2 years older. Alignment intent each key recommendation was primary principle guiding HEFI-2019. Additional considerations included previously...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the construct validity and reliability Healthy Eating Food Index-2019 (HEFI-2019), which developed measure adherence Canada's Guide 2019 (CFG-2019) recommendations on healthy food choices. Dietary intake data from 24-hour dietary recalls in 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey-Nutrition were used for that purpose. Multidimensionality examined using principal component analysis. Mean scores compared among subgroups population. association between...
Abstract Maternal nutrient intake in the prenatal period is an important determinant of fetal growth and development supports maternal health. Many women, however, fail to meet their requirements through diet alone are therefore advised consume supplements. The purpose this study was describe use natural health products ( NHP ) by pregnant women each trimester pregnancy. Women n = 599) participating first cohort A lberta P regnancy O utcomes N utrition APrON completed...
Nudging is an approach to environmental change that alters social and physical environments shift behaviors in positive, self-interested directions. Evidence indicates eating largely automatic behavior governed by cues, suggesting it might be possible nudge healthier dietary behaviors. This study assessed the comparative additive efficacy of two nudges economic incentive supporting healthy food purchases patrons at a recreational swimming pool.An initial pre-intervention period was followed...
The present study aimed to: (i) examine associations between food store patronage and diet weight-related outcomes; (ii) explore consumer motivations for visiting different types of store.A stratified probability sample residents completed household individual-level surveys in 2009/2010 on purchasing patterns motivations, dietary intake, waist circumference (WC), weight height. Diet quality was calculated using the Healthy Eating Index Canada from a subset participants (n 1362). Generalized...
The Automated Self-Administered Dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24) is a web-based tool that guides participants through completion of 24-h dietary recall and automatically codes the data. Despite advantages automation, eliminating interviewer contact may diminish data quality. Usability testing can assess extent to which individuals use ASA24 report intake with efficiency, effectiveness, satisfaction. This mixed-methods study evaluated usability quantify user performance examine qualitatively...
Abstract Precision public health is a relatively new field that integrates components of precision medicine, such as human genomics research, with concepts to help improve population health. Despite interest in advancing initiatives using current and future opportunities this emerging remain largely undescribed. To end, we provide examples promising applications research within outline directions five major domains health: biostatistics, environmental health, epidemiology, policy services,...
There has been relatively little research on youth's exposure to food marketing digital media, which is important as new platforms emerge and youth spend more time online. Evidence evaluating different policy approaches restricting children also limited. This study examined differences in self-reported between adolescents environments: Ontario (where self-regulated) Quebec advertising government regulated). An observational cross-sectional online survey was conducted April 2023 among (aged...
This environmental scan identified four main incentive structures for promoting healthy food purchases: price discounts, vouchers, rewards, and hybrid structures. The median weekly value across all programs was $14.38 USD, with significant variation. Incentives were most commonly distributed on a basis (29%). Few provided evidence-based justifications their chosen structures, values, or distribution frequencies. Further research is needed to directly compare the effectiveness of different...
Patients routinely seek physicians' guidance about diet and the relation between nutrition prevention treatment of disease. However, adequacy instruction in undergraduate medical education is questionable. The purpose this study was to investigate Canadian students' perceptions satisfaction with their nutrition. At 9 universities across Canada, a 23-item survey questionnaire distributed English French students after at least 8 months school. Overall, 17 participated survey, 933 3267...
Infants with congenital heart lesions who undergo open surgery may experience physiologic and metabolic stress in the postoperative period, leading to altered metabolism hypercatabolism. The purpose of this study was determine relationship between energy intake hospital outcomes during first 10 days following neonatal surgery.A post hoc analysis all patients a prospective randomized controlled trial performed. Nutrition were assessed 32 infants (40 ± 2.2 weeks, 3.4 0.5 kg) pediatric...
Abstract Background Recreational facilities are an important community resource for health promotion because they provide access to affordable physical activities. However, despite their mandate, many have unhealthy food environments that may paradoxically increase the risk of childhood obesity. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines Children and Youth (ANGCY) government-initiated, voluntary guidelines intended facilitate children’s healthy beverage choices in schools, childcare recreational...
Abstract Background Although the mandate of recreational facilities is to enhance well-being, many offer foods inconsistent with recommendations for healthy eating. Little known regarding facility food environments and how they might be improved, as few studies exist. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines Children Youth (ANGCY) are intended ensure access choices in schools, childcare facilities. This study investigated awareness, adoption implementation ANGCY among Alberta, Canada, one year...