Sugar tax the best option
A sugar tax is the best way to combat excess sugar consumption, which is partly responsible for the rising incidence of obesity and diabetes in industrialized countries, according to a report by the financial services firm Crédit Suisse.
First Nations Food, Nutrition and Environment Study
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is conducting research in 11 First Nations communities in Alberta, as part of the First Nations Food, Nutrition, and Environment Study (FNFNES).
Quebec City restaurant introduces special menu for athletes
The Spag&tini; restaurant in Quebec City now offers a healthy menu specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes, which was developed in collaboration with a nutritionist.
Different types of cyclists, different types of bike paths
Researchers at McGill University have carried out a study to characterize the different types of cyclists in Montreal.
Childhood obesity is stabilizing, with a slight improvement in lifestyle habits
The obesity rate in young people in the U.S. is levelling off and their lifestyle habits are improving, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics.
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