This section contains information and resources posted on the centre’s web site within the last 60 days.
Using Local Sports Facilities More Effectively to Promote Physical Activity | |
 PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update This article presents the findings of a study which investigated the association between physical activity and access to facilities. The facilities considered for this study were public-use sports fields and buildings throughout metropolitan Edmonton. |
Keywords: built environment | |
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| PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update article outlines the relationships between food accessibility and availability with glycemic control (lower hemoglobin A1c) and body mass index (BMI) in people with type 2 diabetes. The results show that people who spend more time shopping have better control of blood sugars and lower BMI. |
Keywords: diabetes, healthy eating | |
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Using Urban Design to Improve Children's Health - The Smart Cities, Healthy Kids Study | |
| PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update article discusses a study that examines the potential for active living in all 60 of Saskatoon’s residential neighbourhoods, as well as how active school-age children are in each of these neighbourhoods. The objective is to determine the links between how urban built environments are developed and how they encourage or discourage children to be active. |
Keywords: urban design, children, communities | |
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Outside Looking In: A Recreational Youth Development Program for Aboriginal Youth | |
| PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update article describes how an arts-based, recreational youth development program called Outside Looking In is part of a new trend that is more inclusive of Aboriginal cultural practices and values, and more focused on addressing the self-determined needs of Aboriginal people. |
Keywords: Aboriginals, youth, multicultural | |
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Challenges in Meeting Diabetes Nutrition Recommendations in an Elderly Population | |
| PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update article discusses the findings of a research study that examined the accessibility and availability of food items in the diet plans of low-income, elderly people with type 2 diabetes, living in the City of Edmonton. The findings serve to outline some of the challenges faced by the elderly in following a diabetes diet, particularly those with low income who may experience food insecurity. |
Keywords: older adults, diabetes, chronic disease, low SES | |
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Healthy Eating and Active Living for Diabetes in Primary Care Networks | |
| PDF file, 2 pages | This Research Update article describes the role played by exercise specialists in delivering the HEALD-PCN program and outlines which variables will be tracked to determine the success of the program. |
Keywords: diabetes, healthy eating | |
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