Links & Reports

Here are some links to information on current trends of overweight and obesity in Canada. There are also links to information on what SCOPE is doing to help children and youth live healthier lifestyles. Links to different programs are also available to show you what is being done to reduce childhood obesity around the world.

The Active Healthy Kids Canada 2010 Report Card

“The Active Healthy Kids Canada 2010 Report Card” looks at “physical activity levels” and general health trends of “Canadian children and youth”. View the full report card.

EPODE

“EPODE” is a strategy that was started in France and focuses on changing the environment and changing behaviours in order to prevent obesity. Find out more about EPODE and the EPODE European Network.

Shape Up Sommerville

“Shape Up Somerville” is a strategy based out of Tufts University in the United States that looked to change the environment for a diverse group of elementary school-aged children from Somerville, Massachusetts. To learn more, check out their website Shape Up Somerville.

Healthy Living Cambridge Kids

“Healthy Living Cambridge Kids” is a strategy from the United States that is working towards helping kids eat better and be more physically active in Cambridge Massachusetts. Read more information about Healthy Living Cambridge Kids.

Let’s Move

“Let’s Move” is a strategy created by First Lady Michelle Obama in the United States that aims to provide parents with support to “provide healthier food in schools, help kids to be more physically active, and make healthy, affordable food available in every part of the country”. Visit their website Let’s Move.