This study examined polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake among preschool-aged children and found that many children were not consuming enough essential omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids needed for healthy growth and development. What We Did and Why We Did It We analyzed dietary data from 109 preschool-aged children (18 months to 5 years old) participating…

This study examined how often preschool-aged children consumed foods and beverages containing non-nutritive sweeteners and identified the common sources of these sweeteners in young children’s diets. What We Did and Why We Did It We analyzed dietary data from 112 preschool-aged children (1.5–5 years old) participating in the Guelph Family Health Study pilot studies. Parents…

This study compared parents’ awareness, knowledge, use, and opinions of the 2007 and 2019 Canada’s Food Guides to understand how families with young children perceive changes in healthy eating recommendations. What We Did and Why We Did It We conducted a study with 504 parents of young children (18 months to 5 years old) who…

This study examined how different levels of food processing were associated with measures of obesity among Canadian parents and preschool-aged children, highlighting the importance of family dietary patterns in supporting healthy growth. What We Did and Why We Did It We conducted a cross-sectional study with 365 parents and 267 preschool-aged children (1.5–5 years old)…

This study explored children’s understanding and perceptions of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide and identified opportunities to improve children’s food knowledge, cooking skills, and healthy eating behaviours. What We Did and Why We Did It We conducted a qualitative study with 35 children aged 9–12 years from Southwestern Ontario. Researchers conducted semi-structured interviews with children…

This study explored the challenges parents face when preparing meals at home and the strategies they use to overcome barriers and support healthier family eating habits. What We Did and Why We Did It We conducted a qualitative study with 40 parents of children aged 2–12 years from Southwestern Ontario. Researchers collected data through eight…

This study explored how gender roles and expectations within families can influence participation in family-based health interventions and affect how health responsibilities are shared between parents. What We Did and Why We Did It We conducted a qualitative study with 20 families and 4 health educators participating in the Guelph Family Health Study. Researchers collected…

This study explored how much free sugar preschool-aged children consume from snacks and beverages and identified the main sources contributing to their sugar intake. What We Did and Why We Did It We analyzed dietary data from 267 preschool-aged children (1.5–5 years old) participating in the Guelph Family Health Study. Parents completed a 24-hour dietary…

This study examined how child and parent sociodemographic characteristics, such as age, ethnicity, and household income, are associated with sugar intake among preschool-aged children. What We Did and Why We Did It We analyzed data from 267 preschool-aged children participating in the Guelph Family Health Study using parent-completed questionnaires and a 24-hour dietary recall. We…

This study examined the relationship between plant-based food intake patterns and nutrient intake among preschool-aged children, finding that diets higher in healthy plant foods were associated with improved nutrient profiles, while diets higher in less healthy plant foods were linked with poorer diet quality. What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers from the…