scholarly journals A Critical Review on New Approaches for Chronic Disease Prevention in Brazil and Canada: From Wholistic Dietary Guidelines to Physical Activity Security

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliano Schwartz ◽  
Paul Oh ◽  
Maira B. Perotto ◽  
Ryan E. Rhodes ◽  
Wanda Firth ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Critical Review ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Overweight And Obesity ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention ◽  
Cultural Economic ◽  
Socioeconomic Condition

In light of new evidence on the prevention of chronic diseases and the elevated rates of overweight and obesity in Brazil and Canada, this critical review aims to interpret and synthesize current aspects regarding dietary and physical activity initiatives in both countries and make future recommendations. The pioneering work presented in the last Brazilian dietary guidelines has been called a model that can be applied globally, given its conceptualization of healthy eating that translates easily to practical guidance. The new Canadian Food Guide has incorporated similar aspects, also putting the country as a leader in dietary guidance. With these new recommendations, citizens in both Brazil and Canada have access to impactful evidence-informed nutritional guidelines. Both documents propose eating patterns that focus not only on health benefits, such as chronic disease prevention, but also incorporate well-being concerning cultural, economic, sociodemographic, biological, and ecological dimensions. A similar approach is required for physical activity to allow individuals to have attainable health and life goals and thereby fully enjoy their lives, regardless of geographical location, health status, and socioeconomic condition, a concept recently described as physical activity security. The wholistic dietary guidelines from both countries represent a change in paradigm in public health. Likewise, national evidence-based policies are warranted to reduce disparities in physical activity, allowing healthier and more active lifestyles for everyone.

Chronic Disease Prevention: Tobacco, Physical Activity, and Nutrition for a Healthy Start: A Vital Direction for Health and Health Care

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
William H. Dietz ◽  
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Ross C. Brownson ◽  
Clifford E. Douglas ◽  
John J. Dreyzehner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Healthy Start ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention

scholarly journals Barriers to Recruiting Men Into Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Programs in Rural Areas

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. NP155-NP157 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam G. Gavarkovs ◽  
Shauna M. Burke ◽  
Kristen C. Reilly ◽  
Robert J. Petrella
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Rural Communities ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Healthy Eating ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention ◽  
Program Delivery ◽  
Men Health

Chronic disease is becoming increasingly prevalent in Canada. Many of these diseases could be prevented by adoption of healthy lifestyle habits including physical activity and healthy eating. Men, especially those in rural areas, are disproportionately affected by chronic disease. However, men are often underrepresented in community-based chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM) programs, including those that focus on physical activity and/or healthy eating. The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of program delivery staff regarding the challenges in recruitment and participation of men in physical activity and healthy eating programs in rural communities, and suggestions for improvement. Semistructured interviews were conducted by telephone with 10 CDPM program delivery staff from rural communities in Southwest Ontario, Canada. Time and travel constraints, relying on spouses, and lack of male program leaders were cited as barriers that contributed to low participation levels by men in CDPM programs. Hiring qualified male instructors and engaging spouses were offered as strategies to increase men’s participation. The results of this study highlight many of the current issues faced by rural health organizations when offering CDPM programming to men. Health care organizations and program delivery staff can use the recommendations in this report to improve male participation levels.

Dietary Guidelines for Chronic Disease Prevention

2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 1138-1152 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES M. SHIKANY ◽  
GEORGE L. WHITE
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention

Dietary Guidelines for Chronic Disease Prevention

2000 ◽  
Vol 93 (12) ◽  
pp. 1138-1151 ◽  
Author(s):  
JAMES M. SHIKANY ◽  
GEORGE L. WHITE
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention

Healthy Public Policy Options to Promote Physical Activity for Chronic Disease Prevention: Understanding Canadian Policy Influencer and General Public Preferences

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (7) ◽  
pp. 565-574 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Ann McGetrick ◽  
Krystyna Kongats ◽  
Kim D. Raine ◽  
Corinne Voyer ◽  
Candace I.J. Nykiforuk
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Disease Prevention ◽  
General Public ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Chronic Disease Prevention ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Policy Options ◽  
Physical Activity Policy ◽  
Levels Of Support

Background: Attitudes and beliefs of policy influencers and the general public toward physical activity policy may support or impede population-level action, requiring improved understanding of aggregate preferences toward policies that promote physical activity. Methods: In 2016, the Chronic Disease Prevention Survey was administered to a census sample of policy influencers (n = 302) and a stratified random sample of the public (n = 2400) in Alberta and Québec. Using net favorable percentages and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics’ intervention ladder framework to guide analysis, the authors examined support for evidence-based healthy public policies to increase physical activity levels. Results: Less intrusive policy options (ie, policies that are not always the most impactful) tended to have higher levels of support than policies that eliminated choice. However, there was support for certain types of policies affecting influential determinants of physical activity such as the built environment (ie, provided they enabled rather than restricted choice) and school settings (ie, focusing on children and youth). Overall, the general public indicated stronger levels of support for more physical activity policy options than policy influencers. Conclusions: The authors’ findings may be useful for health advocates in identifying support for evidence-based healthy public policies affecting more influential determinants of physical activity.

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