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Evidence Informing Updates to Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines

Edited by: Mark Tremblay

Collection published: 11 May 2010

  1. This paper describes the process used to arrive at recommended physical activity guidelines for Canadian school-aged children and youth (5-17 years), adults (18-64 years) and older adults (≥65 years).

    Authors: Mark S Tremblay, Michelle E Kho, Andrea C Tricco and Mary Duggan
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:42
    Content type: Methodology Published on:

  2. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, in partnership with the Public Health Agency of Canada, has initiated a review of their physical activity guidelines to promote healthy active living for Canadian ...

    Authors: Antero Kesäniemi, Chris J Riddoch, Bruce Reeder, Steven N Blair and Thorkild IA Sørensen
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:41
    Content type: Review Published on:

  3. The purpose was to: 1) perform a systematic review of studies examining the relation between physical activity, fitness, and health in school-aged children and youth, and 2) make recommendations based on the f...

    Authors: Ian Janssen and Allana G LeBlanc
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:40
    Content type: Review Published on:

  4. This systematic review examines critically the scientific basis for Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Healthy Active Living for adults. Particular reference is given to the dose-response relationship between p...

    Authors: Darren ER Warburton, Sarah Charlesworth, Adam Ivey, Lindsay Nettlefold and Shannon SD Bredin
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:39
    Content type: Review Published on:

  5. The purpose was to conduct systematic reviews of the relationship between physical activity of healthy community-dwelling older (>65 years) adults and outcomes of functional limitations, disability, or loss of...

    Authors: Donald H Paterson and Darren ER Warburton
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:38
    Content type: Review Published on:

  6. An understanding of the determinants of physical activity through mediators of behaviour change is important in order to evaluate the efficacy of interventions. Prior reviews on this topic noted that few studi...

    Authors: Ryan E Rhodes and Leila A Pfaeffli
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:37
    Content type: Review Published on:

  7. To motivate individuals to adhere to a regular physical activity regime, guidelines must be supplemented with persuasive messages that are disseminated widely. While substantial research has examined effective...

    Authors: Amy E Latimer, Lawrence R Brawley and Rebecca L Bassett
    Citation: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity 2010 7:36
    Content type: Review Published on: