Dr. Geneviève Leduc, Project Manager for the International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the Environment (ISCOLE), was recently interviewed about the study by Le Soleil in an article titled, “Une vie consacrée à la santé physique des enfants.” From the article: Depuis deux mois, [Dr. Geneviève Leduc] agit à titre de chef de projet au sein du programme de recherche Halo, qui se penche sur un protocole de recherche destiné…

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Below are the overall test results for each fitness test. Please note that 212 children (80 boys and 132 girls) in Grade 5 participated in 2012-2013 and are included in these results. Plank Test The plank requires the student to maintain a straight body position, supported only on the forearms and toes. The time that the plank position can be maintained is recorded. Grip Strength The grip strength measures the force that the student can apply…

Dr. Geneviève Leduc Project Manager 613-737-7600 x4192 gleduc@cheo.on.ca Position: Project Manager Degrees: B.Sc. Kinesiology – Université de Montréal M.Sc. Kinesiology – Université Laval Ph.D. Nutrition – Université Laval Research interests: Family and school environment in regards to children’s lifestyle habits Healthy lifestyle education in elementary school and community settings (nutrition, physical activity, stress management) Fitness…

Ms. Claire Francis Research Assistant 613-737-7600 x 4191 cfrancis@cheo.on.ca Position: Research Assistant Degrees: BSc (hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Bath, UK Research Interests: Exercise and cognitive function in school children Physical activity in the prevention, treatment and management of disease Promoting physical activity in children Current Projects: International Study of Childhood Obesity, Lifestyle and the E…

Name of the PI(s) Organization/Agency Title of Project Amount (Year) Adamo W. Garfield Weston Foundation The effects of obesity and excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) on placental lipid transport and fetal growth $20,000 (2012) Adamo CIHR Activity Begins in Childhood (ABC)- a randomized controlled trial to inspire healthy active behaviour in preschoolers $153,000 (2012-2014) Adamo CIHR – INMD brid…

Ms. Priscilla Belanger Research Assistant 613-737-7600 pbelanger@cheo.on.ca Degrees and Certifications: B.Sc. Human Kinetics – University of Ottawa M.Sc. Community Health – Université de Montreal Certified Exercise Physiologist – Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Research Interests: Determinants of health and influences of environments on lifestyle and behaviour Health promotion and chronic disease prevention Fitness and physical acti…

The Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group (HALO) at the Children’s Hospital of  Eastern Ontario ResearchInstitute is the only full-time group in Canada dedicated solely to the issue of healthy active living and obesity research in children and youth.  HALO is committed to advancing research and understanding for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity and inactivity. As part of this responsibility, HALO has a mandate to trai…

Mr. Charles Boyer Research Assistant 613-737-7600 x4191 cboyer@cheo.on.ca Position Research Assistant Degrees and Certifications Bsc. in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2008) MA in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa (2011) Research Interests Physical literacy in elementary school aged children Physical activity and fitness measurement in children Safety in youth hockey Projects in Progress International Study of Chi…