Fascinating Findings

  • 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…

  • This study explored parents’ knowledge of the 2019 Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and found that while most parents understood the general messages, many were less familiar with specific details such as the food groups and foods containing unhealthy fats. What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers from the Guelph Family Health Study surveyed…

  • This study examined how different levels of food processing are associated with sugar intake among preschool-aged children and their parents, finding that ultra-processed foods were a major contributor to free sugar intake in both groups. What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers from the Guelph Family Health Study analyzed dietary data from 242…

  • The Weeknight Supper Savers program helped families build food preparation skills, increase confidence in reducing food waste, and explore strategies to make better use of food at home. What We Did and Why We Did It We tested a 4-week family-based program called Weeknight Supper Savers with 19 families in Guelph, Ontario, who had children…

  • The Family Stress Study is a two-year study exploring how chronic stress, biological responses, and health behaviours may contribute to weight gain and obesity risk among young children. What We Did and Why We Did It We followed 359 families from Guelph and Hamilton, Ontario, with children aged 2–6 years over two years. Families completed…

  • This study explores how sugar intake impacts the growth of young children. What We Did and Why We Did It We followed 109 young children participating in the Guelph Family Health Study over 18 months to examine whether their intake of total, free, and added sugars was associated with changes in body weight, body mass…

  • This study explores how stress impacts young children What We Did and Why We Did It Researchers launched the Family Stress Study, a two-year study following 359 Canadian families with children aged 2–6 years. Families completed surveys about stress, health, and daily habits, while researchers collected information on children’s growth, sleep, physical activity, diet, and…