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Come meet the challenge! Physical activity & nutrition initiatives in Aboriginal communities: resource guide  PDF
Discusses traditional lifestyles of Inuit and First Nations people, and facts about physical activity and healthy eating in modern communities. Identifies barriers to physical activity and nutrition programs and gives advice on how to develop a program. Provides details of successful programs, resources by topic and contacts. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: National Indian and Inuit Community Health Representatives Organization (NIICHRO)
International resource  Food, nutrition, physical activity, and the prevention of cancer: a global perspective 
Reviews major research studies from around the world on nutrition and cancer prevention. Presents recommendations for consumers and policy makers. Stresses the importance of a healthy weight for cancer prevention.
Source: World Cancer Research Fund International
From: International resource
Getting there... How healthy eating and active living helped one woman reach her goal 
Describes one woman's experience with weight loss and changing to a healthier lifestyle. Includes practical tips for healthy living. Prepared by the Healthy Eating affiliate and the Active Living affiliate for the CHN.
Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN)
From: Partner feature of the month: archives
International resource  Global strategy on diet, physical activity and health  PDF
Presents a report on the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and how healthier diet, nutrition and physical activity can help to prevent and control them. Also available in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
From: International resource
Healthy living activities for grades 4 to 6  PDF
Provides Aboriginal-themed games that reinforce the importance of healthy eating and active living for school-aged children. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: National Aboriginal Diabetes Association (NADA)
Overweight in First Nations children: prevalence, implications, and solutions  PDF
Describes recent research into obesity in First Nations populations. Discusses the prevalence and consequences of obesity in children and the factors that contribute to the problem within First Nations communities. Stresses the need for community-based research. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO)
Protecting our gifts and securing our future: First Nations children and obesity: a growing epidemic  PDF
Presents eight recommendations for change needed to address the obesity issue. Stresses the need for a First Nations-specific approach to identify the most effective health promotion strategies. Includes community success examples. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
Stay healthy: preventing diabetes and its complications  PDF
Explains why Aboriginal people have a much higher risk of type 2 diabetes than other Canadians. Encourages healthy eating and active living for diabetes prevention and management. Link requires PDF reader.
Source: Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA)
From: Aboriginal section
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