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Category: Research

MLSE Foundation releases findings from Change the Game research project

The MLSE Foundation is excited to share the results and recommendations from the Change the Game research project. COVID-19 shut downs have presented a rare opportunity to experience what life is like without sport, to evaluate and reflect on what is important, and reimagine a better way for youth to develop through sport. Between March […]

CHILD Study: Breastfeeding may protect against obesity in early life

CHILD Study research has found that infants who are breastfed have a reduced risk of being overweight in the first year of life—and that the protective association is stronger with longer and more exclusive breastfeeding. “We found that the risk of overweight at 12 months of age was over three times higher among infants who […]

Study: Household cleaners may cause obesity in young children

Source: AllerGen Network News Killing germs around the house may have an impact on young childrens’ waistlines. The connection? The infant gut microbiome, according to a study led by AllerGen investigator Dr. Anita Kozyrskyj (University of Alberta). “Infants living in households where disinfectants are used at least weekly are twice as likely to have higher levels of the bacteria […]

Instagram promotes positive attitudes towards breastfeeding

Source: AllerGen Network News AllerGen investigator Dr. Meghan Azad (University of Manitoba) met AllerGen Highly Qualified Personnel Alessandro Marcon (University of Alberta) at AllerGen’s 2016 Research Conference in Vancouver, BC. Their encounter catalyzed a unique research project that explored the question of whether or not Instagram users are building communities of support around women who […]

Together we can make a difference for children in pain

Members of the Centre for Pediatric Pain Research have been working closely with the Canadian Association of Paediatric Health Centres (CAPHC) and many others across Canada and beyond on a proposal to support a new network called “Solutions for Kids in Pain” (SKIP). Anyone with an interest in children’s pain management is asked to please […]

CHILD Study: Maternal depression higher among certain ethnic minorities

Source: AllerGen NCE Mothers who are Black or of First Nations ethnicity are at greater risk of experiencing stress and symptoms of depression during pregnancy and their children’s first five years, according to new CHILD Study research. It was already known that mothers from ethnic minorities are more at risk for psychosocial distress while pregnant […]

Can The Moblees™ Move Canadian Children?

Investigating the Impact of a Television Program on Children’s Physical Activity Background The effects of messaging about physical activity and sedentary behavior purposefully integrated into children’s TV programming on children’s behavior is unknown. The Moblees is a Canadian childrens’ show that explicitly promotes physical activity. Two studies were conducted to (1) examine whether children were […]

Nutrition Resource Centre Forum 2018: Registration & Call for Abstracts Open

Growing concerns about unhealthy eating habits, including consuming too many processed foods and beverages, and the lack of food literacy in children, youth and adults have inspired this year’s theme – Unpacking Food Literacy. Join the Nutrition Resource Centre at their 2018 forum as the latest research and tools are shared to help consumers make healthier […]