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References
Statistics Canada. (2004). Canadian Community Health Survey, 2.2.
Freedman, D.S., Khan, L.K., Serdula, M.K., Dietz, W.H., Srinivasan, S.R., & Berenson, G.S. (2005). The relation of childhood BMI to adult adiposity: The Bogalusa Heart Study. Pediatrics, 2005;115(1):22-27.
Active Healthy Kids Canada. (2012). Is active play extinct? The Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Toronto: Active Healthy Kids Canada. Available from:
http://dvqdas9jty7g6.cloudfront.net/reportcards2012/ AHKC%202012%20-%20Report%20Card%20Long%20 Form%20-%20FINAL.pdf
Cleland, V., et al. (2008). A prospective examination of children’s time spent outdoors, objectively measured physical activity and overweight. International Journal of Obesity, 2008;32(11):1685-1693.
Canadian data on sugar intake copied verbatim from
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/82-003-x/2011003/article/11540-eng.pdf
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Langlois K, Garriguet D. (2011). Sugar consumption among Canadians of all ages. Statistics Canada. Health Reports. Ottawa ON.
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About
The Challenge
Current Theme: Power Off and Play!
Past Themes
Run. Jump. Play. Every Day.
Water does Wonders
Choose to Boost Veggies and Fruit
News
Tips
Events
Resources
Healthy Kids Community Challenge
Movement Guidelines
Parents
Educators
Contact