About the Study
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.
Partners
A special thank you to our partners for helping us to ensure that everyone in our community has access to the Guelph Family Health Study.
The Guelph Community Health Centre works with the community to provide innovative primary health services and community programs, and to meet the needs of people who may find it hard to access health care.
The Guelph Family Health Team brings together different primary health-care providers to co-ordinate the highest possible quality of care for patients.
Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health is community health service with dedicated staff who focus on promoting and protecting the health of the community.
Funding
The Guelph Family Health Study would like to acknowledge the financial contributions of the following sponsors:
Funding for the launch of the Guelph Family Health Study came from the University of Guelph’s Better Planet Project, including a major philanthropic gift from Bob and Gail Farquharson.
Additional funding has been secured from i) local, provincial and federal levels of government, ii) non-governmental organizations and/or foundations, and iii) industry associations and corporations.
All decisions regarding research design and implementation are directed by the Guelph Family Health Study research team, without restriction by sponsors to publish and disseminate research findings. In relation to operations and funding requirements, researchers may engage with stakeholders and funders to seek feedback and report on progress and interim findings. Ensuring transparency and freedom to disseminate research findings is integral to the success of the Guelph Family Health Study.
If you are interested in getting involved with Guelph Family Healthy Study, please visit the Contact Us or Get Involved Page.
Related Projects
The Guelph Family Health Study has also expanded to include a number of like-minded research projects focused on family health, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Learn more about these initiatives below.
- Family Stress Study: Started in 2020 with 300 families from Guelph and Hamilton. It’s part of the larger Guelph Family Health Study and focuses on how stress affects young kids, looking at things like their growth, eating habits, activity levels, and sleep. In 2026, we’ll be catching up with these families for the fifth year in a row.
- Supper Heroes: CURRENTLY RECRUITING! Supper Heroes is study investigating if an online family-based program can help support families to make more meals at home, reduce their food waste, and eat more plant-based foods. Learn more here: Join the Supper Heroes study! – Supper Heroes