The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 7, July 2010, pp. 1311-1316
Description
Based on survey data gathered from 388 children living in 16 communities. Concludes risks factors are weight, obesity, and tooth decay and recommends emphasis on traditional diet and quality food.
Developed to assist communities and educators in providing a holistic curriculum for appropriate lifestyle, nutrition, and physical activity to support children's well-being and development in the community and classroom environment.
Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, vol. 33, no. 3, June 2008, pp. 476-482
Description
Explores the prevalence of central adiposity in Canadian Cree children and promotes preventative strategies including physical fitness and a healthy diet.
Eagle Feather News, vol. 11, no. 9, September 2008, p. 9
Description
Discusses the many programs available for students of St. Mary's school including access to health care, bussing, after-school care and much more.
Article located by scrolling to page 9.
Canadian Journal of Nursing Research, vol. 40, no. 3, Chronic Illness Management, 2008, pp. 58-78
Description
Examines the long term effects of risk factors that are prevalent during gestation, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and adult life on developmental health and later disease risk.
The Journal of Nutrition, vol. 140, no. 10, 2010, pp. 1839-1845
Description
Study investigated the prevalence of, and risk factors (gender, age, vitamin D intake, and socioeconomic status) for low vitamin D in 16 Arctic communities.