A5059417847- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Dietetics, Nutrition, and Education
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Physical Activity and Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Food Waste Reduction and Sustainability
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
University of Guelph
2015-2024
University of Calgary
2015-2020
University of Manitoba
2015-2020
University of Ottawa
2020
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
2020
National Institutes of Health
2020
Foothills Medical Centre
2020
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2020
Johns Hopkins University
2020
Canadian Nutrition Society
2020
The prevalence of obesity in adults has increased worldwide and almost doubled Canada, from 14% 1978/79[1][1] to 26% 2009–2011,[2][2] with 2% men 5% women having a body mass index (BMI) score greater than 40 (Appendix 1, available at [www.cmaj.ca/lookup/suppl/doi:10.1503/
Dietary assessment can be challenging for many reasons, including the wide variety of foods, eating patterns and nutrients to considered. In team-based primary care practice, various disciplines may involved in assessing diet. Electronic-based dietary (e-DA) instruments available now through mobile apps or websites potentially facilitate assessment. Providers views facilitators barriers related e-DA their recommendations improvement inform further development these tools. The objective this...
Abstract Title. Creating case scenarios or vignettes using factorial study design methods. Aim. This paper is a report of conducted to develop clinical an adaptation incomplete methodology. Background. In health care, cases are core problem‐based learning, common in practice guideline development processes, and increasingly being used patient care‐giver studies chronic life‐threatening illnesses. A large number behavioural, psycho‐social factors can be relevant such decision problems....
<h3>Background:</h3> Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a medical condition with major complications and health care costs. Previous research has shown that diet exercise can improve reverse this condition. The goal of study was to test the feasibility effectiveness implementing Canadian Health Advanced by Nutrition Graded Exercise (CHANGE) program into diverse family medicine practices MetS. <h3>Methods:</h3> In longitudinal before-after study, 305 adult patients MetS were recruited from 3...
The purpose of this study is to develop and test the validity reliability a questionnaire evaluate dietary supplement use based on Theory Planned Behaviour (TPB).The has sections demographics, physical activity, supplements, cognitive constructs TPB. Three stages are followed. In Stage 1, elicitation interviews conducted five varsity athletes, physically active non-athletes, inactive University Guelph (UofG) students. 2, comments ratings TPB-based statements gathered from 10 subject matter...
Despite the emerging evidence of adverse consequences and interaction with doping substances, dietary supplements (DS) are commonly used by many Canadians. The purpose this study was to evaluate patterns determinants current DS use among non-athlete students at a Canadian university using cross-sectional approach. Of 475 participants who completed online survey, 43.4% declared in past six months. Participants were male, aged ≥20 years old, had parent/guardian bachelor’s degree significantly...
Familial aggregation of diseases potentially associated with metabolic syndrome (diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases) was assessed in a colonoscopy-based case-control study colorectal neoplasia Toronto Ottawa, Canada, 1993–1996. Each familial disease analyzed by logistic regression using generalized estimating equations. Case probands had incident adenomatous polyps (n = 172) or 25) prevalent 132) cancer (CRC), while control 282) negative colonoscopy no history CRC...
South Asian immigrants to Canada are at high risk for developing diabetes, and culturally relevant diet counselling tools needed. We examined perceived needs preferences resources based on the newly revised Canadian Diabetes Association meal planning guide.Five focus groups of individuals from different regions Asia (n=53) discussed portion size estimating methods, cultural values holidays, food group classifications, common foods. A panel with dietitians (n=8) provided insight current...
Patients' perceptions of preventive lifestyle in primary care practice were examined.Practice was assessed with a modified version the Primary Care Assessment Survey (PCAS). This mailed to random samples patients twice, using mailing lists from three Ontario Family Health Networks (FHNs). are physician-based group practices, additional nurse-led telephone advisory services provide 24 hours day, seven days week. The PCAS questionnaire consisted nine scales (ranging 0 100). For counselling,...
<h3>Background:</h3> Preventing childhood obesity is a public health priority, and primary care an important setting for early intervention. Authors of recent national guideline have identified need effective interventions prevention that parent perspectives on are notably absent from the literature. Our objective was to determine clinicians parents children 2-5 years age implementation intervention within team-based inform implementation. <h3>Methods:</h3> We conducted focus groups with...
The Resident Assessment Instrument-Home Care (RAI-HC) is widely used to assess needs of home care clients and includes five items screen for malnutrition. This study involved defining malnutrition risk identifying other within the RAI-HC that might improve screening among adults aged 65 or older receiving care.A literature review, three focus groups community access centre case managers (n=29), key informant interviews with registered dietitians were identify factors indicators. A nominal...
To explore recent body mass index (BMI) trends over time among Canadian adults seen in primary care to identify the best target groups for preventive interventions.Retrospective descriptive cohort design.Data this study were derived from Primary Care Sentinel Surveillance Network database.All patients aged 18 years and older who had BMI measurements available between 2011 2016 identified. A closed (N = 243 078 unique patients) with a start date of January 1, 2011, was defined. Patients...
Introduction A key approach to fostering more sustainable food systems involves shifting dietary patterns towards increased plant-based eating. However, eating remains low among Canadians. The objective of this research was therefore explore public perceptions in a Canadian context. Methods qualitative design used analyze social media comments posted on news source Facebook articles between January 16th, 2019 – July 2020. Investigating may capture broader sample the population than can be...