Articles & Fact Sheets

This publication outlines why the Social Determinants of Health are important; how Canada is doing in addressing them; and what can be done to improve their quality. The purpose of the document is to provide promote greater awareness of the social determinants of health and the development and implementation of public policies that improve their quality.

This article provides up-to-date estimates of fitness levels of Canadians aged 6 to 19 years. Results are compared with estimates from 1981.

This article provides up-to-date estimates of fitness levels of Canadians aged 20 to 69 years. Results are compared with estimates from 1981.

Tips for seniors regarding healthy eating.

Tips for seniors regarding physical activity.

The fact sheet educates Canadians on how to read nutrition information on food labels.

The website provides nutrition information on milk products and health, daily facts and fallacies, research summaries and newsletters.

The fact sheet section features facts on a variety of nutition topics.

An annual telephone survey that tracks changes in physical activity patterns, factors influencing participation, and life circumstances in Canada. Check out statistics for New Brunswick.

A fact sheet that provides information on the physical activity and inactivity of Canadian children.