The Guelph Family Health Study is a long-term study designed to follow families over many years. We are learning new ways to help families set good routines for eating, activity, sleep and screen time at home. These habits can help kids be healthy now and in the future.
Family Resources
We have resources available to support families in various aspects of their health and wellbeing.
Our Cookbooks
GFHS is happy to offer 8 family friendly cookbooks for FREE.
GFHS in the News
Dr. Jess Haines: Faculty in Fifteen Podcast
Our Co-Director Dr. Jess Haines was featured on the University of Guelph’s Faculty in Fifteen Podcast! Dr. Haines shares insights into her research here at the Guelph Family Health Study, and discusses ways to support healthy eating in families! Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37Vq52KlLmE or find the full video below!
Canadian researchers find link between circadian genetics, obesity risk in children
Snippet from CTV News Article on GFHS work Read here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/canadian-researchers-find-link-between-circadian-genetics-obesity-risk-in-children/ According to researchers from the University of Guelph’s “Guelph Family Health Study” (GFHS), clock genes are a subset of circadian rhythm-related genes that control what occurs inside a cell and operate on a 24-hour schedule. In their study published in the Nutrients journal in June, they discovered…
Guelph Family Health Study Finds New Indicator of Obesity Risk in Children
From the University of Guelph News Article: Guelph Family Health Study Finds New Indicator of Obesity Risk in Children – U of G News New research from the Guelph Family Health Study (GFHS) has found circadian rhythm-related genes could influence the risk of obesity in children, showing an important connection between sleep and eating behaviour. Prior…