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2001 physical activity monitor
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Reports on a survey, of over 4,500 Canadians, designed to track changes in physical activity patterns and factors influencing participation.
- Source: Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute (CFLRI)
- From: CFLRI publications
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Action in schools for physical education and nutrition (ASPEN): policy recommendation summary
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Describes a one-year project funded by Health Canada as a response to the growing concern over the epidemic of obesity in children. The project goal was to recommend policies to the Alberta school system to help schools create environments to support active living and healthy eating. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian Cancer Society (CCS)
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Active independence, home support exercise program in Alberta: First Nations communities fact sheet
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Describes a program (HSEP) designed for frail, elderly, home bound people in First Nations communities. Lists program services offered: exercises, healthy eating resources and ways of charting progress. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Active living
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Provides news about active living, reasons for being physically active and ways to stay active. Gives active ideas such as getting active on a budget, walking, activating kids and ways to keep kids moving.
- Source: Alberta Health and Wellness
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Alberta active living strategy
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Describes recommendations, developed from input received through focus group meetings held throughout Alberta, to promote active living in communities, schools and the workplace.
- Source: Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
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Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Facilitates the link between research and practice in health promotion. Works with practitioners, organizations, and communities to improve the health and quality of life of Albertans through physical activity.
- Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living
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Alberta Healthy Living Framework
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Focuses on three common risk factors: unhealthy eating practices, tobacco use and physical inactivity, and their underlying determinants of health. Provides a link to the full document and to a response from the Regional Health Authorities.
- Source: Alberta Healthy Living Network
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Alberta Healthy Living Network
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Works to strengthen existing partnerships that support healthy living in Alberta and address the issues of healthy eating, physical activity and tobacco reduction.
- Source: Alberta Healthy Living Network
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Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
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Contributes to the quality of life by collaborating with communities to promote healthier and more active lifestyles, support athletic achievement, and encourage the preservation of natural environments and community parks.
- Source: Alberta Tourism, Parks, Recreation and Culture
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Be Fit For Life Network
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Works to meet the unique needs of rural and urban communities in Alberta. Promotes, initiates, coordinates, develops, and delivers regular physical activity and lifestyle services and programs. Web site lists regional centres.
- Source: Be Fit For Life Network (BFFL)
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