41 results on '"McCargar, Linda J"'
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2. The First Step First Bite Program: Guidance to Increase Physical Activity and Daily Intake of Low–Glycemic Index Foods
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Cheong, Sian Hoe, McCargar, Linda J., Paty, Breay W., Tudor-Locke, Catrine, and Bell, Rhonda C.
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HEALTH programs , *PHYSICAL fitness , *INGESTION , *GLYCEMIC index , *LIFESTYLES , *PEOPLE with diabetes , *DIET therapy , *GUIDELINES - Abstract
Abstract: Practical lifestyle interventions are needed to help people with type 2 diabetes increase their physical activity and follow nutrition therapy guidelines. This study examined whether combining instructions to walk more and to eat more low–glycemic index (GI) foods (First Step First Bite Program) improved hemoglobin A1c and anthropometric and cardiovascular health outcomes in people with type 2 diabetes vs the First Step Program (instruction only on walking). Subjects were randomly assigned to the First Step Program or First Step First Bite Program (n=22 in each group) and attended four weekly group meetings with minimal follow-up during weeks 5 to 16. All subjects monitored steps per day throughout the study; First Step First Bite Program subjects also monitored daily intake of low-GI foods. At week 16 (n=19 per group), both groups had increased steps per day by approximately 3,000 compared with baseline (P<0.01). In the First Step Program vs First Step First Bite Program groups, respectively, waist girth decreased by 5.9±0.9 cm vs 3.7±0.5 cm and hip decreased by 3.7±0.6 cm vs 2.2±0.5 cm (P<0.01 over time, both groups). There was no significant difference between groups at week 16 for anthropometric or metabolic variables measured, including hemoglobin A1c. Both the First Step First Bite Program and First Step Program resulted in increased physical activity; First Step First Bite Program also increased daily intake of low-GI foods. Both groups experienced similar significant reductions in waist and hip girth. Thus, adding a low-GI component to a walking program in people with type 2 diabetes in good glycemic control did not improve anthropometric or metabolic outcomes. A great number and/or longer duration of low-GI foods may be required to observe improved clinical outcomes. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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3. Efficacy of an E-mail Intervention for the Promotion of Physical Activity and Nutrition Behavior in the Workplace Context.
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Plotnikoff, Ronald C., McCargar, Linda J., Wilson, Philip M., and Loucaides, Constantinos A.
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EMPLOYEE health promotion , *HEALTH promotion , *EMAIL systems , *PHYSICAL fitness , *HEALTH behavior , *WORK environment - Abstract
Purpose. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a 12-week workplace e-mail intervention designed to promote physical activity and nutrition behavior. Design. A pre- and post-test design was conducted to compare the effects of e-mail messages between intervention and control groups. Setting. Five large workplaces in Alberta, Canada. Subjects. Employees with access to a personal e-mail address (N = 2121) were randomly assigned to an intervention (n = 1566) or a control group (n = 555). Intervention. Physical activity and nutrition messages were based on social-cognitive theories. The intervention group received one physical activity and one parallel nutrition message per week for 12 weeks. The control group received no weekly messages. Measures. Each participant completed self-report measures of physical activity and nutrition related to knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors 1 week before (time 1) and 1 week after (time 2) the intervention. Results. The intervention group was more efficacious at time 2 on measures of self-efficacy, pros, cons, intentions, and behavior related to physical activity. This group also reported more favorable changes in practicing healthy eating, balancing food intake with activity level, cooking meals with techniques to reduce fat, and avoiding eating high-fat foods. Effect sizes for all significant differences were small. Conclusion. E-mail is a promising mode of delivery for promoting physical activity and nutrition in the workplace. Further theoretically driven studies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2005
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4. Chronic dieting does not result in a sustained reduction in resting metabolic rate in overweight...
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McCargar, Linda J. and Sale, Joanna
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ENERGY metabolism , *REDUCING diets , *WOMEN'S health , *PHYSIOLOGY - Abstract
Measures resting energy expenditure (REE) in a group of women with a history of dieting and compares their values to predicted REE. Controlling factors of resting metabolic rate (RMR); Strong positive association between lean body mass and RMR; Indication of a temporary reduction in RMR by chronic dieting.
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5. Associations of appetite sensations and metabolic characteristics with weight retention in postpartum women.
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Pereira, Leticia C.R., Elliott, Sarah A., McCargar, Linda J., Bell, Rhonda C., Robson, Paula J., and Prado, Carla M.
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OBESITY risk factors , *APPETITE , *BODY composition , *BREASTFEEDING , *CALORIMETRY , *CARBOHYDRATE metabolism , *ENERGY metabolism , *HUNGER , *INGESTION , *LACTATION , *OXIDATION-reduction reaction , *PUERPERIUM , *RISK assessment , *SATISFACTION , *WEIGHT gain , *VISUAL analog scale , *CROSS-sectional method , *PHYSICAL activity , *DIARY (Literary form) - Abstract
Postpartum weight retention (PPWR) is an important risk factor for long-term obesity. Appetite may be a key factor regulating PPWR. The objectives of this study were to determine the associations between (i) PPWR and appetite; and (ii) appetite, lactation, and metabolic characteristics. Data from 49 women at 9 months postpartum contributed to this cross-sectional analysis. Energy expenditure was assessed in a whole-body calorimetry unit for 24 h. Appetite sensations were rated using visual analogue scales. Lactation (min/day) was measured using a 3-day breastfeeding diary. PPWR was negatively associated with fullness (β ± SE; R2 = –2.97 ± 0.72; 0.661; P < 0.001), and satiety (–2.75 ± 0.81; 0.617; P = 0.002), and was positively associated with hunger (2.19 ± 1.02; 0.548; P = 0.039), prospective food consumption (PFC; 2.19 ± 0.91; 0.562; P = 0.021), and composite appetite score (CAS; 0.34 ± 0.09; 0.632; P = 0.001). Lactation was associated with higher CAS (39.68 ± 15.56; 0.365; P = 0.015), hunger (3.56 ± 1.61; 0.308; P = 0.033), and PFC (4.22 ± 1.78; 0.314; P = 0.023), and with reduced sensations of fullness (–4.18 ± 1.94; 0.358; P = 0.038) and satiety (–3.83 ± 1.87; 0.295; P = 0.048). Lactation was associated with appetite, which in turn was related to PPWR. Appetite control should be explored to support postpartum weight management strategies. Novelty Postpartum weight retention was associated with appetite sensations, which were assessed throughout the day under conditions in which energy intake and expenditure were precisely matched. Lactation and other maternal metabolic factors, including carbohydrate oxidation and physical activity level may play a role in controlling appetite during the postpartum period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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6. Walking Faster.
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Johnson, Steven T., McCargar, Linda J., Bell, Gordon J., Tudor-Locke, Catrine, Harber, Vicki J., and Bell, Rhonda C.
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PEDOMETERS , *FITNESS walking , *TYPE 2 diabetes treatment , *WALKING - Abstract
The article presents the results of a case study on distilling a complex prescription for type 2 diabetes management through pedometry. The study found that a pedometer can serve to facilitate increased walking intensity for people with type 2 diabetes when introduced within an educational framework designed for increasing physical activity. Participants of the Pick Up the Pace pedometer-based program increased their walking speeds to a level that elicited significant improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness.
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- 2006
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7. Using traffic light labels to improve food selection in recreation and sport facility eating environments.
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Olstad, Dana Lee, Vermeer, Julianne, McCargar, Linda J., Prowse, Rachel J.L., and Raine, Kim D.
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TRAFFIC signs & signals , *FOOD preferences , *CONSUMER behavior , *FOOD consumption , *NUTRITION policy , *HEALTH surveys - Abstract
Many recreation and sports facilities have unhealthy food environments, however managers are reluctant to offer healthier foods because they perceive patrons will not purchase them. Preliminary evidence indicates that traffic light labeling (TLL) can increase purchase of healthy foods in away-from-home food retail settings. We examined the effectiveness of TLL of menus in promoting healthier food purchases by patrons of a recreation and sport facility concession, and among various sub-groups. TLL of all menu items was implemented for a 1-week period and sales were assessed for 1-week pre- and 1-week post-implementation of TLL (n = 2101 transactions). A subset of consumers completed a survey during the baseline (n = 322) and intervention (n = 313) periods. We assessed change in the proportion of patrons' purchases that were labeled with green, yellow and red lights from baseline to the TLL intervention, and association with demographic characteristics and other survey responses. Change in overall revenues was also assessed. There was an overall increase in sales of green (52.2% to 55.5%; p < 0.05) and a reduction in sales of red (30.4% to 27.2%; p < 0.05) light items from baseline to the TLL period. The effectiveness of TLL did not differ according to any of the demographic or other factors examined in the survey. Average daily revenues did not differ between the baseline and TLL periods. TLL of menus increased purchase of healthy, and reduced purchase of unhealthy foods in a publicly funded recreation and sport facility, with no loss of revenue. Policymakers should consider extending menu labeling laws to public buildings such as recreation and sports facilities to promote selection of healthier items. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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8. Choosing healthier foods in recreational sports settings: a mixed methods investigation of the impact of nudging and an economic incentive.
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Lee Olstad, Dana, Goonewardene, Laksiri A., McCargar, Linda J., and Raine, Kim D.
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MOTIVATION (Psychology) , *HEALTH promotion , *ANALYSIS of covariance , *CHI-squared test , *COMPARATIVE studies , *FOOD composition , *FOOD habits , *RESEARCH methodology , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *RECREATION , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICS , *SWIMMING , *DATA analysis , *MENU planning , *THEMATIC analysis , *DATA analysis software , *ENERGY density , *ECONOMICS - Abstract
Background Nudging is an approach to environmental change that alters social and physical environments to shift behaviors in positive, self-interested directions. Evidence indicates that eating is largely an automatic behavior governed by environmental cues, suggesting that it might be possible to nudge healthier dietary behaviors. This study assessed the comparative and additive efficacy of two nudges and an economic incentive in supporting healthy food purchases by patrons at a recreational swimming pool. Methods An initial pre-intervention period was followed by three successive and additive interventions that promoted sales of healthy items through: signage, taste testing, and 30% price reductions; concluding with a return to baseline conditions. Each period was 8 days in length. The primary outcome was the change in the proportion of healthy items sold in the intervention periods relative to pre- and post-intervention in the full sample, and in a subsample of patrons whose purchases were directly observed. Secondary outcomes included change in the caloric value of purchases, change in revenues and gross profits, and qualitative process observations. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance, chi-square tests and thematic content analysis. Results Healthy items represented 41% of sales and were significantly lower than sales of unhealthy items (p < 0.0001). In the full sample, sales of healthy items did not differ across periods, whereas in the subsample, sales of healthy items increased by 30% when a signage + taste testing intervention was implemented (p < 0.01). This increase was maintained when prices of healthy items were reduced by 30%, and when all interventions were removed. When adults were alone they purchased more healthy items compared to when children were present during food purchases (p < 0.001), however parental choices were not substantially better than choices made by children alone. Conclusions This study found mixed evidence for the efficacy of nudging in cueing healthier dietary behaviors. Moreover, price reductions appeared ineffectual in this setting. Our findings point to complex, context-specific patterns of effectiveness and suggest that nudging should not supplant the use of other strategies that have proven to promote healthier dietary behaviors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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9. Making Compromises: A Qualitative Study of Sugar Consumption Behaviors During Pregnancy.
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Graham, Jocelyn E., Mayan, Maria, McCargar, Linda J., and Bell, Rhonda C.
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SMOKING , *ATTITUDE (Psychology) , *AUDIT trails , *BEHAVIOR modification , *CONTENT analysis , *ALCOHOL drinking , *SUGAR content of food , *HEALTH behavior , *INTERVIEWING , *RESEARCH methodology , *NUTRITIONAL assessment , *PEER pressure , *PREGNANCY , *PREGNANCY complications , *THIRD trimester of pregnancy , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SOCIAL values , *WOMEN'S health , *ETHNOLOGY research , *QUALITATIVE research , *SOCIAL support , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *THEMATIC analysis , *HEALTH literacy , *DATA analysis software - Abstract
Objective: To explore influences on women's sugar consumption behaviors during pregnancy. Design: Focused ethnography guided this qualitative study. Contrasting experiences between women with varying sugar intakes were investigated using semi-structured interviews. Setting: Metropolitan area, Canada. Participants: Fifteen women with varying intakes of added sugar, who were in the third trimester of their first pregnancy, participated in this study. Phenomenon of Interest: Sugar consumption behaviors during pregnancy. Analysis: Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using qualitative content analysis to inductively derive themes. Results: Pregnant women increased their intake of sugars in an effort to achieve a compromise between meeting nutrition recommendations, lifestyle adjustments, physical symptoms, and cultural norms. Physical symptoms, lack of nutritional guidance, and social pressures were identified as barriers to achieving a diet low in sugars, whereas implementing dietary strategies guided by nutritional knowledge was a facilitator. Conclusions and Implications: This research provides insights that may be used to design effective interventions to improve maternal health. Strategies to help pregnant women achieve a healthy diet and limit sugar intake should be guided by nutritional knowledge, dietary awareness, and internal motivations to engage in healthy dietary changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Adopting and implementing nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities: tensions between public health and corporate profitability.
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Olstad, Dana Lee, Raine, Kim D, and McCargar, Linda J
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NUTRITION , *RECREATION centers , *PUBLIC health , *CORPORATE profits , *FOOD service , *GOVERNMENT business enterprises , *CHILDHOOD obesity - Abstract
ObjectiveLittle is known about how public entities can partner with industry to achieve public health goals. We investigated industry's perspective of factors that influenced their adoption and implementation of voluntary, government-issued nutrition guidelines (Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth, ANGCY) in recreational facilities.DesignIn-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data were analysed using directed content analysis.SettingFood services in recreational facilities.SubjectsSeven managers from industry participated; five from companies that had adopted and implemented the ANGCY (adopters) in recreational facilities and two from companies that had not (non-adopters).ResultsIndustry views nutrition guidelines through the lens of profitability. Non-adopters were unwilling to implement the ANGCY for fear of sacrificing short-term profitability, whereas adopters adhered to them in an attempt to position themselves for long-term profitability. Adopters faced barriers including few resources, no training, complex guidelines, low availability of and demand for ANGCY-compliant products, competitive pressures and substantial declines in revenue. Managers believed widespread voluntary adoption of the ANGCY was unlikely without government incentives and/or a mandate, as the environmental context for voluntary action was poor. All managers supported government-mandated implementation of the ANGCY to level the playing field upon which companies compete.ConclusionsPublic–private partnerships in recreational facilities can embrace public health goals in the short term, provided industry perceives potential for long-term financial gain. Widespread uptake of voluntary nutrition guidelines in this setting is unlikely, however, as market mechanisms do not encourage industry to sell and promote healthier options. Government legislation may therefore be warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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11. Adopting and implementing nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities: Public and private sector roles. A multiple case study.
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Olstad, Dana Lee, Raine, Kim D., and McCargar, Linda J.
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PHYSICAL fitness , *HEALTH , *METABOLIC disorders , *OBESITY - Abstract
Background: Recreational facilities are an important community resource for health promotion because they provide access to affordable physical activities. However, despite their health mandate, many have unhealthy food environments that may paradoxically increase the risk of childhood obesity. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) are government-initiated, voluntary guidelines intended to facilitate children's access to healthy food and beverage choices in schools, childcare and recreational facilities, however few recreational facilities are using them. Methods: We used mixed methods within an exploratory multiple case study to examine factors that influenced adoption and implementation of the ANGCY and the nature of the food environment within three cases: an adopter, a semi-adopter and a non-adopter of the ANGCY. Diffusion of Innovations theory provided the theoretical platform for the study. Qualitative data were generated through interviews, observations, and document reviews, and were analysed using directed content analysis. Set theoretic logic was used to identify factors that differentiated adopters from the non-adopter. Quantitative sales data were also collected, and the quality of the food environment was scored using four complementary tools. Results: The keys to adoption and implementation of nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities related to the managers' nutrition-related knowledge, beliefs and perceptions, as these shaped his decisions and actions. The manager, however, could not accomplish adoption and implementation alone. Intersectoral linkages with schools and formal, health promoting partnerships with industry were also important for adoption and implementation to occur. The food environment in facilities that had adopted the ANGCY did not appear to be superior to the food environment in facilities that had not adopted the ANGCY. Conclusions: ANGCY uptake may continue to falter under the current voluntary approach, as the environmental supports for voluntary action are poor. Where ANGCY uptake does occur, changes to the food environment may be relatively minor. Stronger government measures may be needed to require recreational facilities to improve their food environments and to limit availability of unhealthy foods. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2012
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12. Six-Month Follow-up and Participant Use and Satisfaction of an Electronic Mail Intervention Promoting Physical Activity and Nutrition.
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Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Pickering, Michael A., McCargar, Linda J., Loucaides, Constantinos A., and Kylie Hugo
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HEALTH counseling , *PREVENTIVE health services , *EXERCISE , *NUTRITION , *EMAIL , *HEALTH behavior research - Abstract
Purpose. To evaluate the effects of a 12-week e-mail intervention promoting physical activity and nutrition, and to describe participant use and satisfaction feedback. Design. A longitudinal, randomized trial. Setting. Five large workplaces in Alberta, Canada. Participants. One thousand forty-three participants completed all three assessments, and 1263 participants in the experimental group provided use and satisfaction feedback after receiving the 12-week intervention. Intervention. Paired physical activity and nutrition messages were e-mailed weekly to the experimental group. The control group received all messages in bulk (i.e., within a single e-mail message) at the conclusion of the intervention. Measures. Self-report measures of knowledge, cognitions, and behaviors related to physical activity and nutrition were used. Satisfaction with e-mail messages was assessed at Time 2. Analysis. Planned contrasts compared the experimental group measures at Time 3 with those reported at Time 2 and with control group measures reported at Time 3. Control group measures at Time 3 were also compared with control group measures at Time 2. Results. The small intervention effects previously reported between Time 1 and Time 2 were maintained at Time 3. Providing the e-mail messages in bulk also had a significant positive effect on many of the physical activity and nutrition variables. Conclusions. E-mail offers a promising medium for promoting health-enhancing knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Additional research is needed to determine optimal message dose and content. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Prevalence and clinical implications of sarcopenic obesity in patients with solid tumours of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts: a population-based study
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Prado, Carla MM, Lieffers, Jessica R, McCargar, Linda J, Reiman, Tony, Sawyer, Michael B, Martin, Lisa, and Baracos, Vickie E
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HUMAN body composition , *CANCER treatment , *CANCER chemotherapy , *OBESITY , *GASTROINTESTINAL diseases - Abstract
Summary: Background: Emerging evidence on body composition suggests that sarcopenic obesity (obesity with depleted muscle mass) might be predictive of morbidity and mortality in non-malignant disease and also of toxicity to chemotherapy. We aimed to assess the prevalence and clinical implications of sarcopenic obesity in patients with cancer. Methods: Between Jan 13, 2004, and Jan 19, 2007, 2115 patients with solid tumours of the respiratory or gastrointestinal tract from a cancer treatment centre serving northern Alberta, Canada, were identified. Available lumbar CT images of the obese patients were analysed for total skeletal muscle cross-sectional area; these values were also used to estimate total body fat-free mass (FFM). Findings: Of the 2115 patients initially identified, 325 (15%) were classified as obese (body-mass index [BMI] ≥30). Of these obese patients, 250 had CT images that met the criteria for analysis. The remaining 75 patients were recorded as without assessable scans. Obese patients had a wide range of muscle mass. Sex-specific cut-offs that defined a significant association between low muscle mass with mortality were ascertained by optimum stratification analysis: 38 (15%) of 250 patients who had assessable CT images that met the criteria for analysis were below these cut-offs and were classified as having sarcopenia. Sarcopenic obesity was associated with poorer functional status compared with obese patients who did not have sarcopenia (p=0·009), and was an independent predictor of survival (hazard ratio [HR] 4·2 [95% CI 2·4–7·2], p<0·0001). Estimated FFM showed a poor association with body-surface area (r 2=0·37). Assuming that FFM represents the volume of distribution of many cytotoxic chemotherapy drugs, we estimated that individual variation in FFM could account for up to three-times variation in effective volume of distribution for chemotherapy administered per unit body-surface area, in this population. Interpretation: This study provides evidence of the great variability of body composition in patients with cancer and links body composition, especially sarcopenic obesity, to clinical implications such as functional status, survival, and potentially, chemotherapy toxicity. Funding: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (Ottawa, ON, Canada), Alberta Cancer Board (Edmonton, AB, Canada), and Translational Research Training in Cancer (Edmonton, AB, Canada). [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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14. Measuring Habitual Walking Speed of People With Type 2 Diabetes.
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Johnson, Steven T., Tudor-Locke, Catrine, Mccargar, Linda J., and Bell, Rhonda C.
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WALKING , *TYPE 2 diabetes , *PEDOMETERS , *HEALTH promotion , *PEOPLE with diabetes , *HUMAN locomotion - Abstract
Presents a study which determined self-paced walking speed and other characteristics of ambulation in a group of people with type 2 diabetes who had completed the First Step Program, a pedometer-based, self-paced waking program designed to help people with type 2 diabetes increase their steps per day. Research design and methods; Results; Conclusions.
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15. Use of micronutrient supplements among pregnant women in Alberta: results from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition ( APrON) cohort.
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Gómez, Mariel Fajer, Field, Catherine J., Olstad, Dana Lee, Loehr, Sarah, Ramage, Stephanie, and McCargar, Linda J.
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ANALYSIS of variance , *CALCIUM , *CHI-squared test , *DIETARY supplements , *FOLIC acid , *INTERVIEWING , *IRON , *LONGITUDINAL method , *EVALUATION of medical care , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *PATIENT compliance , *PREGNANCY , *FIRST trimester of pregnancy , *SECOND trimester of pregnancy , *THIRD trimester of pregnancy , *PREGNANT women , *PRENATAL care , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *STATISTICS , *MICRONUTRIENTS , *VITAMIN D , *SAMPLE size (Statistics) , *DATA analysis , *SECONDARY analysis , *PROBIOTICS , *DATA analysis software , *DESCRIPTIVE statistics - Abstract
Maternal nutrient intake in the prenatal period is an important determinant of fetal growth and development and supports maternal health. Many women, however, fail to meet their prenatal nutrient requirements through diet alone and are therefore advised to consume nutrient supplements. The purpose of this study was to describe the use of natural health products (NHP) by pregnant women in each trimester of pregnancy. Women (n = 599) participating in the first cohort of the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study completed an interviewer‐administered supplement intake questionnaire during each trimester of pregnancy. NHP use was high, with >90% taking multivitamin/mineral supplements, and nearly half taking at least one additional single‐nutrient supplement. Compliance with supplementation guidelines was high for folic acid (>90%), vitamin D (∼70%) and calcium (∼80%), but low for iron (<30%) and for all four nutrients together (≤11%). On average, women met or exceeded the recommended dietary allowance for folic acid, vitamin D and iron from NHPs alone, with median daily intakes of 1000 μg, 400 IU and 27 mg, respectively. The median calcium intake was 250 mg d−1. Up to 26% of women exceeded the tolerable upper intake level for folic acid and up to 19% did so for iron at some point of their pregnancy. Findings highlight the need to consider both dietary and supplemental sources of micronutrients when assessing the nutrient intakes of pregnant women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Perceptions of the characteristics of the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth by child care providers may influence early adoption of nutrition guidelines in child care centres.
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Nikolopoulos, Hara, Farmer, Anna, Berry, Tanya R., McCargar, Linda J., and Mager, Diana R.
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MEDICAL protocols , *CHILD care , *DIFFUSION of innovations , *FOOD preferences , *INTELLECT , *INTERVIEWING , *RESEARCH methodology , *NUTRITION policy , *NUTRITIONAL requirements , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *RESEARCH , *RESEARCH funding , *FOOD portions , *JUDGMENT sampling , *UNOBTRUSIVE measures , *CROSS-sectional method , *OCCUPATIONAL adaptation ,RESEARCH evaluation - Abstract
In 2008, the Alberta government released the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth ( ANGCY) as a resource for child care facilities to translate nutrition recommendations into practical food choices. Using a multiple case study method, early adoption of the guidelines was examined in two child care centres in Alberta, Canada. Key constructs from the Diffusion of Innovations framework were used to develop an interview protocol based on the perceived characteristics of the guidelines (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trialability and observability) by child care providers. Analysis of the ANGCY was conducted by a trained qualitative researcher and validated by an external qualitative researcher. This entailed reviewing guideline content, layout, organisation, presentation, format, comprehensiveness and dissemination to understand whether characteristics of the guidelines affect the adoption process. Data were collected through direct observation, key informant interviews and documentation of field notes. Qualitative data were analysed using content analysis. Overall, the guidelines were perceived positively by child care providers. Child care providers found the guidelines to have a high relative advantage, be compatible with current practice, have a low level of complexity, easy to try and easy to observe changes. It is valuable to understand how child care providers perceive characteristics of guidelines as this is the first step in identifying the needs of child care providers with respect to early adoption and identifying potential educational strategies important for dissemination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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17. Test-Retest Reliability of a Continuous Glucose Monitoring System in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes.
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Terada, Tasuku, Loehr, Sarah, Guigard, Emmanuel, McCargar, Linda J., Bell, Gordon J., Senior, Peter, and Boulé, Normand G.
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Aims: This study determined the test-retest reliability of a continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) (iPro™2; Medtronic, Northridge, CA) under standardized conditions in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Subjects and Methods: Fourteen individuals with T2D spent two nonconsecutive days in a calorimetry unit. On both days, meals, medication, and exercise were standardized. Glucose concentrations were measured continuously by CGMS, from which daily mean glucose concentration (GLUmean), time spent in hyperglycemia ( t>10.0 mmol/L), and meal, exercise, and nocturnal mean glucose concentrations, as well as glycemic variability (SDw, percentage coefficient of variation [% cvw], mean amplitude of glycemic excursions [MAGEc, MAGEave, and MAGEabs.gos], and continuous overlapping net glycemic action [CONGA n]) were estimated. Absolute and relative reliabilities were investigated using coefficient of variation (CV) and intraclass correlation, respectively. Results: Relative reliability ranged from 0.77 to 0.95 ( P<0.05) for GLUmean and meal, exercise, and nocturnal glycemia with CV ranging from 3.9% to 11.7%. Despite significant relative reliability ( R=0.93; P<0.01), t>10.0 mmol/L showed larger CV (54.7%). Among the different glycemic variability measures, a significant between-day difference was observed in MAGEc, MAGEave, CONGA6, and CONGA12. The remaining measures (i.e., SDw, % cvw, MAGEabs.gos, and CONGA1-4) indicated no between-day differences and significant relative reliability. Conclusions: In individuals with T2D, CGMS-estimated glycemic profiles were characterized by high relative and absolute reliability for both daily and shorter-term measurements as represented by GLUmean and meal, exercise, and nocturnal glycemia. Among the different methods to calculate glycemic variability, our results showed SDw, % cvw, MAGEabs.gos, and CONGA n with n≤4 were reliable measures. These results suggest the usefulness of CGMS in clinical trials utilizing repeated measured. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
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18. The Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) cohort study: rationale and methods.
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Kaplan, Bonnie J., Giesbrecht, Gerald F., Leung, Brenda M.Y., Field, Catherine J., Dewey, Deborah, Bell, Rhonda C., Manca, Donna P., O'Beirne, Maeve, Johnston, David W., Pop, Victor J., Singhal, Nalini, Gagnon, Lisa, Bernier, Francois P., Eliasziw, Misha, McCargar, Linda J., Kooistra, Libbe, Farmer, Anna, Cantell, Marja, Goonewardene, Laki, and Casey, Linda M.
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DNA analysis , *ADIPOSE tissues , *BODY weight , *CHILD Behavior Checklist , *ESSENTIAL fatty acids , *FATHERS , *FOLIC acid , *HEMOGLOBINS , *INFANT development , *INTERVIEWING , *IRON , *LONGITUDINAL method , *EVALUATION of medical care , *MEDICAL history taking , *MENTAL health , *CLASSIFICATION of mental disorders , *MOTHERS , *PREGNANCY , *PREGNANCY complications , *PROBABILITY theory , *PSYCHOLOGICAL tests , *PUERPERIUM , *QUESTIONNAIRES , *RESEARCH funding , *SKINFOLD thickness , *STATISTICS , *STATURE , *THYROXINE , *TIME , *VITAMIN B6 , *DATA analysis , *SOCIOECONOMIC factors , *SYMPTOMS , *EDINBURGH Postnatal Depression Scale , *FOOD diaries , *PHYSICAL activity , *DATA analysis software , *WAIST circumference , *NUTRITIONAL status - Abstract
The Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study is an ongoing prospective cohort study that recruits pregnant women early in pregnancy and, as of 2012, is following up their infants to 3 years of age. It has currently enrolled approximately 5000 Canadians (2000 pregnant women, their offspring and many of their partners). The primary aims of the APrON study were to determine the relationships between maternal nutrient intake and status, before, during and after gestation, and (1) maternal mood; (2) birth and obstetric outcomes; and (3) infant neurodevelopment. We have collected comprehensive maternal nutrition, anthropometric, biological and mental health data at multiple points in the pregnancy and the post-partum period, as well as obstetrical, birth, health and neurodevelopmental outcomes of these pregnancies. The study continues to follow the infants through to 36 months of age. The current report describes the study design and methods, and findings of some pilot work. The APrON study is a significant resource with opportunities for collaboration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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19. Factors and Barriers Associated with Early Adoption of Nutrition Guidelines in Alberta, Canada.
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Quintanilha, Maira, Downs, Shauna, Lieffers, Jessica, Berry, Tanya, Farmer, Anna, and McCargar, Linda J.
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Objective: To identify factors that influenced early adoption and implementation of the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) in schools in Alberta, Canada; and to identify healthy eating strategies that were implemented as a result of the guidelines. Barriers and facilitators were also investigated. Design: Multiple case study design (n = 3). Semi-structured interviews and direct observations were used to collect data. Setting and Participants: Three schools in Alberta were selected for individual case studies. Eighteen key informants were interviewed from the 3 cases. Phenomenon of Interest: To investigate how the motivation shown by school administration and stakeholders for the ANGCY influenced the early adoption and implementation of the guidelines. Analysis: Content analysis was used to analyze data. Results: Various healthy eating strategies were implemented within the 3 cases after uptake of the guidelines. Support from the school superintendent and the work of a health champion facilitated the adoption and implementation of the guidelines, whereas parents posed some barriers to the adoption and implementation of the ANGCY. Conclusions and Implications: This study reinforces the importance of identifying a health champion to oversee healthy eating strategies in schools, and of involving parents in the promotion of children's healthy lifestyles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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20. Anthropometric and dietary predictors of insulin sensitivity in 10- to 14-year-old boys and girls.
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Forbes, Laura E., Downs, Shauna M., Fraser, Shawn N., Majumdar, Sumit R., Ball, Geoff D.C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Wozny, Paul D., Torrance, Brian D., McCargar, Linda J., Lewanczuk, Richard Z., and McGavock, Jonathan M.
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21. Prenatal micronutrient supplementation and postpartum depressive symptoms in a pregnancy cohort.
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Leung, Brenda MY, Kaplan, Bonnie J., Field, Catherine J., Tough, Suzanne, Eliasziw, Misha, Gomez, Mariel Fajer, McCargar, Linda J., and Gagnon, Lisa
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Background: Postpartum depression is a serious problem for women and their offspring. Micronutrient supplements are recommended for pregnant women because of their documented protective effects for the offspring, but their potential beneficial effects on maternal mental health are unknown. This study investigated the association between prenatal micronutrient supplementation and the risk for symptoms of postpartum depression in a longitudinal pregnancy cohort from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study. Methods: Participants came from a cohort of the first 600 APrON women. Supplemental nutrient intake and symptoms of depression (measured with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)) were collected at each trimester and 12 weeks postpartum. Results: Of the 475 participants who completed the EPDS at least twice in pregnancy and at 12 weeks postpartum, 416 (88%) scored <10 and 59 (12%) scored ≥10, where an EPDS ≥10 is considered to be "at least probable minor depression". Mean nutrient intakes from supplements were higher in women with lower EPDS scores, particularly selenium (p = 0.0015) and omega-3s (p = 0.01). Bivariate analyses showed that several demographic and social/ lifestyle variables were associated with EPDS ≥10: not having been born in Canada (p = 0.01), greater number of chronic conditions (p = 0.05), greater number of stressful life events during this pregnancy (p = 0.02), and lower prenatal and postnatal support (p = 0.0043 and p = 0.0001, respectively). Adjusting for covariates and nutrients known to be associated with postpartum depression, logistic regression showed that having a prenatal EPDS ≥ 10 increased the odds of postpartum depressive symptoms (second and third trimester OR = 3.29, 95% CI = 1.55 - 7.01, p = 0.004 and OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 2.05 - 8.85, p < 0.0001, respectively), while prenatal supplemental selenium (per 10 mcg, OR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.74 - 0.78, p = 0.0019) and postnatal social support (OR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.78 - 0.97, p = 0.0015) were protective. Conclusions: Multiple factors, including supplementary selenium intake, are associated with the risk of postpartum depressive symptoms. Future research on dietary supplementation in pregnancy with special attention to selenium intake is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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22. Anthropometric and dietary predictors of insulin sensitivity in 10- to 14-year-old boys and girls.
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Forbes, Laura E., Downs, Shauna M., Fraser, Shawn N., Majumdar, Sumit R., Ball, Geoff D.c., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Wozny, Paul D., Torrance, Brian D., Mccargar, Linda J., Lewanczuk, Richard Z., and Mcgavock, Jonathan M.
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The high prevalence of pediatric obesity has made preventing chronic diseases through healthy lifestyle behaviours a priority within pediatrics. Examining the association between diet and insulin sensitivity (IS) in youth may provide important insights for tailoring preventative dietary interventions. The objective of this study was to explore the associations among anthropometry, diet, and IS in 10- to 14-year-olds. In this cross-sectional study, the primary outcome measure was IS, measured noninvasively using a 13C glucose breath test. Exposure variables included body mass index (BMI) z score and several dietary variables, including glycemic index (GI), glycemic load, and fiber, magnesium, vegetable and fruit, and fat intakes, all of which were derived from a validated, Web-based 24-h recall tool. Multiple regression analyses were performed for boys and girls separately. In total, 378 students (227 girls) aged 12.1 ± 1.2 years were studied. In this sample ∼24% of youth were considered overweight or obese (BMI z score = 0.41 ± 0.93). Multiple regression analyses showed that BMI z score was negatively and independently associated with 13C insulin sensitivity score (13CISS) in both boys and girls (boys: β = −0.501; girls: β = −0.446; both p < 0.001). GI was negatively and independently related to 13CISS in boys (β = −0.195, p < 0.05) but not in girls. Other dietary variables were not associated with IS. In addition to BMI z score, a low GI diet predicted 13CISS in boys but not in girls. This finding suggests that interventions that reduce BMI (in both sexes) and include a low GI diet among boys may improve IS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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23. Feasibility and preliminary efficacy of high intensity interval training in type 2 diabetes
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Terada, Tasuku, Friesen, Alanna, Chahal, Baljot S., Bell, Gordon J., McCargar, Linda J., and Boulé, Normand G.
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Abstract: Aims: To compare the feasibility of high intensity interval exercise (HI-IE) versus moderate intensity continuous exercise (MI-CE) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), and to investigate the preliminary efficacy of HI-IE and MI-CE for improving glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and body composition. Methods: Individuals with T2D were recruited and randomly assigned to HI-IE and MI-CE. Exercise training was performed 5 days per week for 12 weeks. Recruitment, retention, adherence, feeling states and self-efficacy were analyzed for feasibility. Changes in HbA1c and percent body fat from baseline were investigated at 12 weeks to determine the preliminary efficacy. Results: Of 126 participants showing interest to join the study, 15 individuals were randomized and completed the program. No participants dropped out from the study after enrollment. Adherence rates were high and did not differ between HI-IE and MI-CE (p >0.05; >97.2% of the eligible exercise sessions for both groups). Feeling states and self-efficacy did not differ between the groups. Percent trunk fat decreased in both HI-IE and MI-CE (p =0.007 and 0.085, respectively). Total percent body fat, percent leg fat, and subcutaneous fat width were significantly reduced in both groups (p <0.05), whereas HbA1c did not change from baseline (p >0.05). The degree of improvement was similar between the interventions (p >0.05). Conclusion: In individuals with T2D, implementing a 12-week structured HI-IE training can be as feasible as MI-CE training. Both interventions are equally effective in lowering total body fat but have little impact on HbA1c in relatively well controlled participants with T2D. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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24. Exploring the Variability in Acute Glycemic Responses to Exercise in Type 2 Diabetes.
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Terada, Tasuku, Friesen, Alanna, Chahal, Baljot S., Bell, Gordon J., McCargar, Linda J., and Boulé, Normand G.
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Aim. To explore the factors associated with exercise-induced acute capillary glucose (CapBG) changes in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Methods. Fifteen individuals with T2D were randomly assigned to energy-matched high intensity interval exercise (HI-IE) and moderate intensity continuous exercise (MI-CE) interventions and performed a designated exercise protocol 5 days per week for 12 weeks. The duration of exercise progressed from 30 to 60 minutes. CapBG was measured immediately before and after each exercise session. Timing of food and antihyperglycemic medication intake prior to exercise was recorded. Results. Overall, the mean CapBG was lowered by 1.9 mmol/L (p < 0.001) with the change ranging from-8.9 to +2.7mmol/L. Preexercise CapBG(44%; p < 0.001), medication (5%; p < 0.001), food intake (4%; p = 0.043), exercise duration (5%; p < 0.001), and exercise intensity (1%; p = 0.007) were all associated with CapBG changes, explaining 59% of the variability. Conclusion. The greater reduction in CapBG seen in individuals with higher preexercise CapBG may suggest the importance of exercise in the population with elevated glycemia. Lower blood glucose can be achieved with moderate intensity exercise, but prolonging exercise duration and/or including brief bouts of intense exercise accentuate the reduction, which can further be magnified by performing exercise after meals and anti hyperglycemic medication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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25. From Paper to Practice: Barriers to Adopting Nutrition Guidelines in Schools.
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Downs, Shauna M., Farmer, Anna, Quintanilha, Maira, Berry, Tanya R., Mager, Diana R., Willows, Noreen D., and McCargar, Linda J.
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Objective: To explore the barriers associated with the adoption of the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth in schools according to characteristics of the innovation (guidelines) and the organization (schools). Design: Cross-sectional telephone survey. Setting and Participants: Schools in Alberta, Canada. Principals from 357 schools. Main Outcome Measure: Barriers to adopting the nutrition guidelines. Analysis: A 19-question telephone survey, including open- and closed-ended questions, was used to obtain information regarding schools' characteristics and barriers to adopting the guidelines. Qualitative data were coded according to common themes a priori, based on constructs from the Diffusion of Innovations framework. Results: Schools reported many barriers related to the relative advantage, compatibility, and complexity of adopting the guidelines. Parents' resistance to change and cost were the key reported barriers. Lack of knowledge, student preferences, the physical location of the school, and barriers related to the provision of healthful food were also reported. Conclusions and Implications: Disseminating guidelines without providing adequate support for their implementation may not promote change within the school setting. School nutrition initiatives need to involve the parents and have access to sufficient financial and human resource support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition.
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Storey, Kate E., Forbes, Laura E., Fraser, Shawn N., Spence, John C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Raine, Kim D., and McCargar, Linda J.
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27. Adolescent Weight Status and Related Behavioural Factors: Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition.
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Storey, Kate E., Forbes, Laura E., Fraser, Shawn N., Spence, John C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Raine, Kim D., and McCargar, Linda J.
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Purpose. To identify whether non-overweight students were different from their overweight or obese peers with respect to diet, suboptimal meal behaviours, and physical activity using a self-administered web-based survey. Methods. 4097 adolescents living in Alberta, Canada completed Web-SPAN (Web Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition). Students were classified as overweight or obese, and differences were described in terms of nutrient intakes, physical activity, and meal behaviours. Results. Non-overweight students consumed significantly more carbohydrate and fibre, and significantly less fat and high calorie beverages, and had a higher frequency of consuming breakfast and snacks compared to overweight or obese students. Both non-overweight and overweight students were significantly more active than obese students. Conclusions. This research supports the need to target suboptimal behaviours such as high calorie beverage consumption, fat intake, breakfast skipping, and physical inactivity. School nutrition policies and mandatory physical education for all students may help to improve weight status in adolescents. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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28. Geography Influences Dietary Intake, Physical Activity and Weight Status of Adolescents.
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Downs, Shauna M., Fraser, Shawn N., Storey, Kate E., Forbes, Laura E., Spence, John C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Raine, Kim D., Hanning, Rhona M., and McCargar, Linda J.
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Purpose. The purpose of this study was to assess rural and urban differences in the dietary intakes, physical activity levels and weight status of a large sample of Canadian youth in both 2005 and 2008. Materials and Methods. A cross-sectional study of rural and urban adolescents (n = 10, 023) in Alberta was conducted in both 2005 and 2008 using a web-based survey. Results. There was an overall positive change in nutrient intakes between 2005 and 2008; however, rural residents generally had a poorer nutrient profile than urban residents (P < .001). They consumed less fibre and a greater percent energy from saturated fat. The mean physical activity scores increased among rural youth between 2005 and 2008 (P < .001), while remaining unchanged among urban youth. Residence was significantly related to weight status in 2005 (P = .017), but not in 2008. Conclusion. Although there were small improvements in nutrient intakes from 2005 to 2008, several differences in the lifestyle behaviours of adolescents living in rural and urban areas were found. The results of this study emphasize the importance of making policy and program recommendations to support healthy lifestyle behaviours within the context of the environments in which adolescents live. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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29. Associations between the perceived presence of vending machines and food and beverage logos in schools and adolescents' diet and weight status.
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Minaker LM, Storey KE, Raine KD, Spence JC, Forbes LE, Plotnikoff RC, McCargar LJ, Minaker, Leia M, Storey, Kate E, Raine, Kim D, Spence, John C, Forbes, Laura E, Plotnikoff, Ronald C, and McCargar, Linda J
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Objective: The increasing prevalence of obesity among youth has elicited calls for schools to become more active in promoting healthy weight. The present study examined associations between various aspects of school food environments (specifically the availability of snack- and beverage-vending machines and the presence of snack and beverage logos) and students' weight status, as well as potential influences of indices of diet and food behaviours.Design: A cross-sectional, self-administered web-based survey. A series of multinomial logistic regressions with generalized estimating equations (GEE) were constructed to examine associations between school environment variables (i.e. the reported presence of beverage- and snack-vending machines and logos) and self-reported weight- and diet-related behaviours.Setting: Secondary schools in Alberta, Canada.Subjects: A total of 4936 students from grades 7 to 10.Results: The presence of beverage-vending machines in schools was associated with the weight status of students. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with students' frequency of consuming vended goods. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with the frequency of salty snack consumption.Conclusions: The reported presence of snack- and beverage-vending machines and logos in schools is related to some indices of weight status, diet and meal behaviours but not to others. The present study supported the general hypothesis that the presence of vending machines in schools may affect students' weight through increased consumption of vended goods, but notes that the frequency of 'junk' food consumption does not seem to be related to the presence of vending machines, perhaps reflecting the ubiquity of these foods in the daily lives of students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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30. Associations between the perceived presence of vending machines and food and beverage logos in schools and adolescents’ diet and weight status.
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Minaker, Leia M, Storey, Kate E, Raine, Kim D, Spence, John C, Forbes, Laura E, Plotnikoff, Ronald C, and McCargar, Linda J
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VENDING machines , *BEVERAGES , *BODY weight , *DIET , *DISEASE prevalence , *CHILDHOOD obesity , *FOOD habits - Abstract
ObjectiveThe increasing prevalence of obesity among youth has elicited calls for schools to become more active in promoting healthy weight. The present study examined associations between various aspects of school food environments (specifically the availability of snack- and beverage-vending machines and the presence of snack and beverage logos) and students’ weight status, as well as potential influences of indices of diet and food behaviours.DesignA cross-sectional, self-administered web-based survey. A series of multinomial logistic regressions with generalized estimating equations (GEE) were constructed to examine associations between school environment variables (i.e. the reported presence of beverage- and snack-vending machines and logos) and self-reported weight- and diet-related behaviours.SettingSecondary schools in Alberta, Canada.SubjectsA total of 4936 students from grades 7 to 10.ResultsThe presence of beverage-vending machines in schools was associated with the weight status of students. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with students’ frequency of consuming vended goods. The presence of snack-vending machines and logos was associated with the frequency of salty snack consumption.ConclusionsThe reported presence of snack- and beverage-vending machines and logos in schools is related to some indices of weight status, diet and meal behaviours but not to others. The present study supported the general hypothesis that the presence of vending machines in schools may affect students’ weight through increased consumption of vended goods, but notes that the frequency of ‘junk’ food consumption does not seem to be related to the presence of vending machines, perhaps reflecting the ubiquity of these foods in the daily lives of students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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31. Improving children's nutrition environments: A survey of adoption and implementation of nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities.
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Lee Olstad, Dana, Downs, Shauna M., Raine, Kim D., Berry, Tanya R., and McCargar, Linda J.
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Background: Although the mandate of recreational facilities is to enhance well-being, many offer foods inconsistent with recommendations for healthy eating. Little is known regarding recreational facility food environments and how they might be improved, as few studies exist. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) are intended to ensure access to healthy food choices in schools, childcare and recreational facilities. This study investigated awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY among recreational facilities in Alberta, Canada, one year following their release. Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted from June - December, 2009 (n = 151) with managers of publicly funded recreational facilities that served food. The questionnaire included 10 closed and 7 open ended questions to assess the organizational priority for healthy eating, awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY. Chi-squared tests examined quantitative variables, while qualitative data were analysed using directed content analysis. Greenhalgh's model of diffusion of complex innovations within health service organizations constituted the theoretical framework for the study. Results: One half of respondents had heard of the ANGCY, however their knowledge of them was limited. Although 51% of facilities had made changes to improve the nutritional quality of foods offered in the past year, only a small fraction (11%) of these changes were motivated by the ANGCY. At the time of the survey, 14% of facilities had adopted the ANGCY and 6% had implemented them. Barriers to adoption and implementation were primarily related to perceived negative attributes of the ANGCY, the inner (organizational) context, and negative feedback received during the implementation process. Managers strongly perceived that implementing nutrition guidelines would limit their profit-making ability. Conclusions: If fully adopted and implemented, the ANGCY have the potential to make a significant and sustained contribution to improving the recreational facility food environment, however one year following their release, awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY remained low. A mandated policy approach could offer an efficacious, cost-effective means of improving the food environment within recreational facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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32. Diet quality, nutrition and physical activity among adolescents: the Web-SPAN (Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition) project.
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Storey, Kate E., Forbes, Laura E., Fraser, Shawn N., Spence, John C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Raine, Kim D., Hanning, Rhona M., and McCargar, Linda J.
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Objective: To assess the overall diet quality of a sample of adolescents living in Alberta, Canada, and evaluate whether diet quality, nutrient intakes, meal behaviours (i.e. meal skipping and consuming meals away from home) and physical activity are related. Design: A cross-sectional study design. Students completed the self-administered Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition (Web-SPAN). Students were classified as having poor, average or superior diet quality based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (CFGHE). Setting: One hundred and thirty-six schools (37 %) within forty-four public and private school boards (75 %) in Alberta, Canada. Subjects: Grade 7 to 10 Alberta students (n 4936) participated in the school-based research. Results: On average, students met macronutrient requirements; however, micronutrient and fibre intakes were suboptimal. Median CFGHE food group intakes were below recommendations. Those with poor diet quality (42 %) had lower intakes of protein, fibre and low-calorie beverages; higher intakes of carbohydrates, fat and Other Foods (e.g. foods containing mostly sugar, high-salt/fat foods, high-calorie beverages, low-calorie beverages and high-sugar/fat foods); a lower frequency of consuming breakfast and a higher frequency of consuming meals away from home; and a lower level of physical activity when compared with students with either average or superior diet quality. Conclusions: Alberta adolescents were not meeting minimum CFGHE recommendations, and thus had suboptimal intakes and poor diet quality. Suboptimal nutritional intakes, meal behaviours and physical inactivity were all related to poor diet quality and reflect the need to target these health behaviours in order to improve diet quality and overall health and wellness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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33. Diet quality, nutrition and physical activity among adolescents: the Web-SPAN (Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition) project.
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Storey KE, Forbes LE, Fraser SN, Spence JC, Plotnikoff RC, Raine KD, Hanning RM, McCargar LJ, Storey, Kate E, Forbes, Laura E, Fraser, Shawn N, Spence, John C, Plotnikoff, Ronald C, Raine, Kim D, Hanning, Rhona M, and McCargar, Linda J
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Objective: To assess the overall diet quality of a sample of adolescents living in Alberta, Canada, and evaluate whether diet quality, nutrient intakes, meal behaviours (i.e. meal skipping and consuming meals away from home) and physical activity are related.Design: A cross-sectional study design. Students completed the self-administered Web-Survey of Physical Activity and Nutrition (Web-SPAN). Students were classified as having poor, average or superior diet quality based on Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating (CFGHE).Setting: One hundred and thirty-six schools (37 %) within forty-four public and private school boards (75 %) in Alberta, Canada.Subjects: Grade 7 to 10 Alberta students (n 4936) participated in the school-based research.Results: On average, students met macronutrient requirements; however, micronutrient and fibre intakes were suboptimal. Median CFGHE food group intakes were below recommendations. Those with poor diet quality (42 %) had lower intakes of protein, fibre and low-calorie beverages; higher intakes of carbohydrates, fat and Other Foods (e.g. foods containing mostly sugar, high-salt/fat foods, high-calorie beverages, low-calorie beverages and high-sugar/fat foods); a lower frequency of consuming breakfast and a higher frequency of consuming meals away from home; and a lower level of physical activity when compared with students with either average or superior diet quality.Conclusions: Alberta adolescents were not meeting minimum CFGHE recommendations, and thus had suboptimal intakes and poor diet quality. Suboptimal nutritional intakes, meal behaviours and physical inactivity were all related to poor diet quality and reflect the need to target these health behaviours in order to improve diet quality and overall health and wellness. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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34. Associations among the food environment, diet quality and weight status in Cree children in Québec.
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Downs SM, Arnold A, Marshall D, McCargar LJ, Raine KD, Willows ND, Downs, Shauna M, Arnold, Amber, Marshall, Dru, McCargar, Linda J, Raine, Kim D, and Willows, Noreen D
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Objective: To explore the relationship among children's diet quality, weight status and food environment in subarctic Canada.Design: In the cross-sectional study, children's BMI was calculated, diet quality was assessed using three 24 h dietary recalls and children were asked about their home food environment and source of meals.Setting: Two Aboriginal Cree communities in northern Québec.Subjects: Two hundred and one children in grades 4-6.Results: The majority (64.2%) of children were overweight (29.9%) or obese (34.3%). Weight status was not associated with reported restaurant meal frequency or the home food environment. The 18% of children who consumed three or more restaurant meals in the three days of recall consumed, on average, 2004 kJ (479 kcal) more energy daily than children consuming no restaurant meals and had higher intakes of fat, saturated fat, Ca and soda. Most foods contributing to energy and dietary fat were energy-dense market foods of low nutritional value such as sweetened beverages and snack foods. Only 68% of children reported often having fruits and vegetables in the home and 98.5% of children consumed less than 5 fruits and vegetables daily. Many children (42.8%) were at risk of Zn inadequacy. Only 19% of children consumed 2 or more servings of milk daily, and the mean intakes of Ca and vitamin D were below the recommended adequate intake. Traditional game meat was consumed infrequently, but contributed significantly to Fe and Zn intake.Conclusions: Childhood obesity in subarctic communities prevailed in a food environment typified by high-energy-density commercial foods of low nutritional value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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35. Associations among the food environment, diet quality and weight status in Cree children in Québec.
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Downs, Shauna M., Arnold, Amber, Marshall, Dru, McCargar, Linda J., Raine, Kim D., and Willows, Noreen D.
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Objective: To explore the relationship among children's diet quality, weight status and food environment in subarctic Canada. Design: In the cross-sectional study, children's BMI was calculated, diet quality was assessed using three 24 h dietary recalls and children were asked about their home food environment and source of meals. Setting: Two Aboriginal Cree communities in northern Québec. Subjects: Two hundred and one children in grades 4-6. Results: The majority (64·2%) of children were overweight (29·9%) or obese (34·3 %). Weight status was not associated with reported restaurant meal frequency or the home food environment. The 18% of children who consumed three or more restaurant meals in the three days of recall consumed, on average, 2004 kJ (479 kcal) more energy daily than children consuming no restaurant meals and had higher intakes of fat, saturated fat, Ca and soda. Most foods contributing to energy and dietary fat were energy-dense market foods of low nutritional value such as sweetened beverages and snack foods. Only 68% of children reported often having fruits and vegetables in the home and 98·5% of children consumed less than 5 fruits and vegetables daily. Many children (42·8%) were at risk of Zn inadequacy. Only 19% of children consumed 2 or more servings of milk daily, and the mean intakes of Ca and vitamin D were below the recommended adequate intake. Traditional game meat was consumed infrequently, but contributed significantly to Fe and Zn intake. Conclusions: Childhood obesity in subarctic communities prevailed in a food environment typified by high-energy-density commercial foods of low nutritional value. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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36. Dietary patterns associated with glycemic index and glycemic load among Alberta adolescents.
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Forbes, Laura E., Storey, Kate E., Fraser, Shawn N., Spence, John C., Plotnikoff, Ronald C., Raine, Kim D., Hanning, Rhona M., and McCargar, Linda J.
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The purpose of this study was to assess the dietary glycemic index (GI) and glycemic load (GL) of adolescents, based on a Web-based 24-h recall, and to investigate dietary predictors of GI and GL. In addition, the relationship between GI and GL and weight status was examined. A Web-based 24-h recall was completed by 4936 adolescents, aged 9-17 years; macronutrient and food group intakes were assessed using the ESHA Food Processor, the Canadian Nutrient File, and Canada’s Food Guide. Dietary GI and GL were calculated based on published GI values for foods. Students provided self-reported height and mass. Multiple regression models assessed the ability of food group choices and food behaviours to predict GI and GL. Mean GI was 55 for girls and 56 for boys. Mean GL was 128 for girls and 168 for boys. Food group choices explained 26% of the variation in GI (p < 0.01) and 84% of the variation in GL (p < 0.01). The number of meals per day explained 10% (p < 0.01), and eating meals outside of the home accounted for 2.5% (p < 0.01) of the variation in GL; however, these results disappeared when adjusted for total energy intake. The GI was positively correlated with body mass index in girls (r = 0.05, p = 0.02), and GL was significantly higher among nonoverweight boys than overweight boys. This study identified eating patterns related to daily GI and GL, and suggests certain dietary patterns that could have beneficial effects on health. It also showed that GI and GL were weakly related to weight status. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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37. A practical and precise approach to quantification of body composition in cancer patients using computed tomography images acquired during routine care.
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Mourtzakis, Marina, Prado, Carla M. M., Lieffers, Jessica R., Reiman, Tony, McCargar, Linda J., and Baracos, Vickie E.
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Human body composition is important in numerous cancer research domains. Our objective was to evaluate clinically accessible methods to achieve practical and precise measures of body composition in cancer patients. Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)-based analysis of fat and fat-free mass was performed in 50 cancer patients and compared with bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and with regional computed tomography (CT) images available in the patients&x2019; medical records. BIA overestimated or underestimated fat-free mass substantially compared with DXA as the method of reference (up to 9.3 kg difference). Significant changes in fat-free mass over time detected with DXA in a subset of 21 patients (+2.2 ± 3.2%/100 days, p = 0.003), was beyond the limits of detection of BIA. Regional analysis of fat and fat-free tissue at the 3rd lumbar vertebra with either DXA or CT strongly predicted whole-body fat and fat-free mass (r = 0.86-0.94; p < 0.001). CT images provided detail on specific muscles, adipose tissues and organs, not provided by DXA or BIA. CT presents great practical significance due to the prevalence of these images in patient diagnosis and follow-up, thus marrying clinical accessibility with high precision to quantify specific tissues and to predict whole-body composition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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38. A randomized controlled crossover trial of the effect of ginseng consumption on the immune response to moderate exercise in healthy sedentary men.
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Biondo, Patricia D., Robbins, Sarah J., Walsh, Jennifer D., McCargar, Linda J., Harber, Vicki J., and Field, Catherine J.
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Ginseng is a popular herbal remedy that is reputed to increase resistance to stress and improve immune function. Regular exercise results in acute physiologic stress that affects the immune response. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of daily consumption of a standardized ginsenoside-containing North American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) extract on immune function before, during, and after a moderate-exercise protocol in healthy sedentary men. Ten healthy males were randomized to receive either ginseng (1125 mg·d-1) or placebo for 35 days. After a 3 month washout period, subjects received the opposite treatment for another 35 days. An exercise test and blood collection were performed at the end of each treatment period. Immune parameters and blood hormone levels were measured before, during, and after the exercise stress protocol. Ginseng treatment reduced the peripheral blood concentration of CD8+ T cells and increased mitogen-stimulated T cell production of interleukin-2 ex vivo. Ginseng had no effect on total white blood cell counts; on concentrations of neutrophils, monocytes, or lymphocytes (CD3+, CD4+, CD16+, CD20+); on lymphocyte proliferation; or on neutrophil oxidative burst. Ginseng did not significantly affect exercise-induced changes in plasma concentrations of lactate, insulin, cortisol, or growth hormone. The consumption of ginseng for 5 weeks had a limited effect on the immune response to an acute exercise protocol. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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39. Measuring habitual walking speed of people with type 2 diabetes: are they meeting recommendations?
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Johnson ST, Tudor-Locke C, McCargar LJ, Bell RC, Johnson, Steven T, Tudor-Locke, Catrine, McCargar, Linda J, and Bell, Rhonda C
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40. Prenatal micronutrient supplementation and postpartum depressive symptoms in a pregnancy cohort.
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Leung, Brenda My, Kaplan, Bonnie J, Field, Catherine J, Tough, Suzanne, Eliasziw, Misha, Gomez, Mariel Fajer, McCargar, Linda J, Gagnon, Lisa, rON Study Team, Leung, Brenda M Y, and APrON Study Team
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Background: Postpartum depression is a serious problem for women and their offspring. Micronutrient supplements are recommended for pregnant women because of their documented protective effects for the offspring, but their potential beneficial effects on maternal mental health are unknown. This study investigated the association between prenatal micronutrient supplementation and the risk for symptoms of postpartum depression in a longitudinal pregnancy cohort from the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study.Methods: Participants came from a cohort of the first 600 APrON women. Supplemental nutrient intake and symptoms of depression (measured with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)) were collected at each trimester and 12 weeks postpartum.Results: Of the 475 participants who completed the EPDS at least twice in pregnancy and at 12 weeks postpartum, 416 (88%) scored <10 and 59 (12%) scored ≥10, where an EPDS ≥10 is considered to be "at least probable minor depression". Mean nutrient intakes from supplements were higher in women with lower EPDS scores, particularly selenium (p = 0.0015) and omega-3s (p = 0.01). Bivariate analyses showed that several demographic and social/lifestyle variables were associated with EPDS ≥10: not having been born in Canada (p = 0.01), greater number of chronic conditions (p = 0.05), greater number of stressful life events during this pregnancy (p = 0.02), and lower prenatal and postnatal support (p = 0.0043 and p = 0.0001, respectively). Adjusting for covariates and nutrients known to be associated with postpartum depression, logistic regression showed that having a prenatal EPDS ≥ 10 increased the odds of postpartum depressive symptoms (second and third trimester OR = 3.29, 95% CI = 1.55 - 7.01, p = 0.004 and OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 2.05 - 8.85, p < 0.0001, respectively), while prenatal supplemental selenium (per 10 mcg, OR = 0.76, 95% CI = 0.74 - 0.78, p = 0.0019) and postnatal social support (OR = 0.87, 95% CI = 0.78 - 0.97, p = 0.0015) were protective.Conclusions: Multiple factors, including supplementary selenium intake, are associated with the risk of postpartum depressive symptoms. Future research on dietary supplementation in pregnancy with special attention to selenium intake is warranted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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41. Improving children's nutrition environments: a survey of adoption and implementation of nutrition guidelines in recreational facilities.
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Olstad, Dana Lee, Downs, Shauna M, Raine, Kim D, Berry, Tanya R, and McCargar, Linda J
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Background: Although the mandate of recreational facilities is to enhance well-being, many offer foods inconsistent with recommendations for healthy eating. Little is known regarding recreational facility food environments and how they might be improved, as few studies exist. The Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children and Youth (ANGCY) are intended to ensure access to healthy food choices in schools, childcare and recreational facilities. This study investigated awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY among recreational facilities in Alberta, Canada, one year following their release.Methods: A cross-sectional telephone survey was conducted from June - December, 2009 (n = 151) with managers of publicly funded recreational facilities that served food. The questionnaire included 10 closed and 7 open ended questions to assess the organizational priority for healthy eating, awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY. Chi-squared tests examined quantitative variables, while qualitative data were analysed using directed content analysis. Greenhalgh's model of diffusion of complex innovations within health service organizations constituted the theoretical framework for the study.Results: One half of respondents had heard of the ANGCY, however their knowledge of them was limited. Although 51% of facilities had made changes to improve the nutritional quality of foods offered in the past year, only a small fraction (11%) of these changes were motivated by the ANGCY. At the time of the survey, 14% of facilities had adopted the ANGCY and 6% had implemented them. Barriers to adoption and implementation were primarily related to perceived negative attributes of the ANGCY, the inner (organizational) context, and negative feedback received during the implementation process. Managers strongly perceived that implementing nutrition guidelines would limit their profit-making ability.Conclusions: If fully adopted and implemented, the ANGCY have the potential to make a significant and sustained contribution to improving the recreational facility food environment, however one year following their release, awareness, adoption and implementation of the ANGCY remained low. A mandated policy approach could offer an efficacious, cost-effective means of improving the food environment within recreational facilities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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