International Journal for Equity in Health, vol. 14, no. 1, 2015, p. article 96
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Interviewees identified low income, reliance on energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods due affordability and length of shelf life, and lack of access to transportation and country foods as underlying causes.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 6, June 1995, pp. 676-683
Description
Investigation revealed increased carbohydrate and fat intake resulted in higher rates of non-insulin-dependent diabetes, these individuals also had higher obesity rates.
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch - Atlantic Region
[Health Canada]
Description
Data sources: First Nations and Inuit Health program reports, Non-Insured Health Benefits Pharmacy Claims, Regional Health Survey, Aboriginal Peoples' Survey, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), and Statistics Canada. Covers period from 2009 to 2013.
Reports on seven health indicators: life expectancy, mortality rate, youth suicide rate, infant mortality rate, diabetes prevalence, childhood obesity, and number of practising, certified First Nations health care professionals.
"This report was prepared in accordance with commitments in the 2005 Transformative Change Accord."
Related material:
The Health and Well-Being of the Aboriginal Population in British Columbia: Interim Update [2007].
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, vol. 76, no. 3, September 2015, pp. 133-139
Description
Study conducted with 116 students in Grades 1-6 from Alexander First Nation. Found that despite intervention, children did not increase consumption of fruits and vegetables over the long term. Results suggest that improving diet quality must involve home and community food environments.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association, vol. 95, no. 7, July 1995, pp. 800-802
Description
Studies children and adolescents from two Cree communities using a dietitian-administered questionnaire to obtain information on foods consumed and activity.
Discusses results from Photovoice study involving 26 elementary school children. Five findings emerged: dualistic understanding of health vs. unhealthy foods; packaged foods predominated; importance of family; traditional foods viewed as healthier, but few appeared in photographs; despite lack of photographs, children liked to eat fruits and vegetables when available at home.