Active Living
Public Health and the Built Environment: Emerging Evidence and Complexity
The underlying factors that impact obesity are broadly defined and may include environmental factors that have not traditionally been considered. This article reviews relationships between the physical design of communities, activity patterns and health.
The Health Benefits of Physical Activity and the Role of Step Counters
Walking is recognized as a simple approach to increasing physical activity. This review examines the health benefits of active living, recommended activity levels and research about using step counters to increase physical activity.
Children's Health
Responsible Marketing for the Health of Future Generations
This article provides detailed information on two initiatives which strengthen Kellogg's commitment to health and nutrition. Discussed is how Kellogg's has changed what and how we market to children. Also described is the new "Get The Facts" front-of-pack labelling system that highlights key nutrients that are in one serving of Kellogg's cereal.
Influences on the Development of Children's Eating Behaviour: From Infancy to Adolescence
This article examines behavioural factors that shape the development of food acceptance, including food selection and preferences and the regulation of intake in young children. It also discusses strategies that can positively influence eating behaviours, from both a caregiver and school perspective.
The Health of School-Aged Children
Experts representing key sectors provide perspectives on child health and healthy living strategies. This article provides highlights of the 2005 Kellogg Nutrition Symposium, presented in conjunction with the Dietitians of Canada Conference in Toronto, Ontario in May 2005.
The Long-Live Kids Program
An overview of Long Live Kids, a unique Canadian initiative created by Concerned Children's Advertisers to help children "eat smart, move more and be media-wise."
Diabetes
The Battle Against Diabetes – New Implications for Dietetic Practice
An overview of the challenges and opportunities managing diabetes, including medical management and the role of nutrition and lifestyle. This article provides highlights of the 2002 Kellogg Nutrition Symposium, an event presented in conjunction with the Dietitians of Canada Conference in St. John, New Brunswick in May 2002.
Dietary Fibre and Grains
Whole Grains, Dietary Fibre and Health
This review examines the health benefits of whole grains and fibre, as related to cardiovascular disease, blood glucose management, cancer risk and body weight maintenance and concludes that dietary fibre is the key component in whole grains that delivers health benefits.
The Health Benefits of Psyllium
This review provides an update on the current status of the research on psyllium and health as related to gastrointestinal function and colonic health, diabetes, appetite and weight management, and coronary heart disease.
New Insights into Dietary Fibre
This review defines dietary fibre, discusses dietary reference intakes for fibre and examines the relationship between fibre and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, as well as gastrointestinal health.
Grains and Health – An Update
This article examines dietary recommendations related to the intake of grain products, explores the relationship between the intake of grains and chronic disease, and reviews consumer messages about the consumption of grains products.
Health Education
Taking Healthy Lifestyles from Research to Practice
Experts from a variety of fields discuss translating science-based recommendations into actionable, consumer friendly messages. This article highlights discussion that took place at the 2006 Kellogg Nutrition Symposium.
Building Healthy Communities – Improving the Health of the Population One Community at a Time
Leading experts from around the globe share local perspectives on innovative health education programs in the United States, South Africa and the Netherlands. This article provides highlights of the 2004 Kellogg Nutrition Symposium, an event presented in conjunction with the International Congress of Dietetics in Chicago, Illinois in May 2004.
Natural and Organic Foods
Natural and Organic Foods
This articles provides an overview of the natural and organic foods market, including a definition of natural and organic foods, consumer trends in this growing market segment, and a review of organic certification and regulations
Food Allergies
Food Allergens and Anaphylaxis
This article explores the range of adverse reactions to foods, including toxic, pharmacologic and immunologic food reactions, and the management of common food allergies.
Food Safety
Food Safety: A Scientific Perspective
An overview of food safety issues, including agricultural chemicals and the role of genetic engineering, an industry perspective and key elements of a food safety system that can rigorously promote the production and consumption of safe, high-quality food.
Functional Foods
Modern Dietary Approaches to the Treatment and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
This review outlines the current scientific support for the addition of functional foods to a healthy diet as an approach to decreasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. It discusses the functional benefits of the following food components: plant sterols, omega 3- fatty acids, policosanols and soluble fibre.
Functional Foods: A New Era in Nutrition
This article defines and provides examples of functional foods and identifies issues and challenges for dietitians in consumer communications about functional foods.
Nutrition Labelling
Making the New Nutrition Label a Reality: Checking in at the Check-Out
This article discusses some of the issues arising with making the new nutrition label a reality in the marketplace in an aim to support consumer education on nutrition labelling. The effects of nutrition labelling on consumer purchase behaviour and health are also reviewed.
Canada's New Nutrition Label From the Concept to the Cupboard
This article discusses the scope of the new nutrition labelling regulations that were proposed by Health Canada in Canada Gazette Part 1 on June 16, 2001, along with some of the consumer research that helped to shape them.
Snacking
Integrating Snacking into Healthy Eating
This article discusses the increasing trend towards snacking in Canadian youth. It outlines current snacking consumption patterns, the nutritional effect of snacking and what can be done to promote healthy snacking choices among this population.
Weight Management
Dietary Approaches to Manage Body Weight
This article outlines nutritional strategies that can be helpful to induce a reduction in energy intake. The concepts of energy density, portion sizes, diet modification and improving the recognition of hunger and satiety signals are discussed.
The Role of Macronutrients in Appetite Regulation
This article outlines the role appetite plays in achieving energy balance, as well as examining the satiety value of fat, carbohydrates, protein and fibre.
The Great Diet Debate – A New Perspective
A review of various weight loss approaches and challenges to addressing the obesity epidemic. This article provides highlights of the 2003 Kellogg Nutrition Symposium, an event presented in conjunction with Dietitians of Canada Conference in Calgary, Alberta, in May 2003
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