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Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
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Fall 2024
Background: Despite some improvements, many Canadian children still fail to meet dietary guidelines, lacking sufficient intake of fruit and vegetables while consuming high-fat, high-sugar foods, and excessive sodium. Establishing healthy dietary habits in childhood reduces the risk of obesity and...
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Food for Thought: A Qualitative Study Exploring Food Skills Education as a Determinant of Healthy Eating
DownloadSpring 2020
Background: Canada is witnessing a growing recognition on the importance of food literacy; knowing how to purchase, prepare, and eat healthy food. Previous research has shown these core competencies can contribute to healthy eating. This is supported with the recent inclusion of certain...