Search Research Update:

This quarterly publication summarizes recent research in physical activity and health promotion in a brief, easy-to-understand format. Some of the researchers and organizations who contribute are:

• Research Affiliates and Research Associates of the Alberta Centre for Active Living
• Dietitians of Canada
• SPHERU (Saskatchewan Population Health and Evaluation Research Unit)

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December 2009 Vol. 16 No. 4	Complete Issue [pdf, 10KB] Addressing Aboriginal women's body Image through a school-university partnership
September 2009 Vol. 16 No. 3	Complete Issue [pdf, 11KB] Body satisfaction among middle-aged, overweight and obese adults over a 16-week walking or fitness centre program The impact of physical inactivity on Canadian health care September 2009 references
July 2009 Vol. 16 No. 2	Complete Issue [pdf, 11KB] Facilitating physical activity among women with breast cancer Developing BANKS, a nutrition survey for Canadians July 2009 references
April 2009 Vol. 16 No. 1	Complete Issue [pdf, 11KB] Sitting less: an important ingredient in our recipe for health Osteoporosis: improving screening and management strategies April 2009 references