Nutrition and Physical Activity Interventions For Low-Income Populations

Publication: Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
21 November 2007

Abstract

A systematic review was conducted of community-based nutrition and physical activity strategies for chronic disease prevention targeting low-income populations. A computer search of the relevant published literature from 1996 to 2004 was done using Medline, EMBASE, ERIC, CINAHL, PubMed, and HealthSTAR databases. The primary objective was to develop an inventory of intervention strategies. The interventions ranged in approach from traditional group sessions taught by allied health professionals, peer-led workshops, one-on-one counselling print material, and home-based telephone and mail interventions to multimedia strategies and experiential activities such as food demonstrations and group exercise. The results suggest that nutrition and physical activity interventions aimed at low-income audiences tend to be delivered in an interactive visual format, to be culturally appropriate, to be administered in accessible primary care settings, and to provide incentives.

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On a examiné de façon systématique les stratégies communautaires de nutrition et d'activité physique ayant pour but de prévenir les maladies chroniques chez des populations à faible revenu. Une recherche informatique des travaux pertinents publiés de 1996 à 2004 a été menée dans les bases de données Medline, EMBASE, ERIC, CINAHL, PubMed et HealthSTAR. Le premier objectif était de dresser un inventaire des stratégies d'intervention. Une gamme d'approches ont été repérées, allant des sessions de groupes traditionnelles animées par des professionnels de la santé, des ateliers dirigés par des pairs, des conseils personnalisés, du matériel imprimé et des interventions téléphoniques et par la poste, jusqu’à des stratégies multimédias et des activités pratiques comme des démonstrations culinaires et des exercices en groupe. Les résultats révèlent que les interventions en nutrition et en activité physique destinées à des publics à faible revenu tendent à avoir les caractéristiques suivantes : elles sont livrées selon un format visuel interactif, tiennent compte de l'aspect culturel, sont menées dans des milieux de soins primaires accessibles et comportent des mesures incitatives.

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cover image Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research
Volume 68Number 4December 2007
Pages: 201 - 206

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Version of record online: 21 November 2007

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Neera Chaudhary, MHSc, RD
Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Nancy Kreiger, MPH, PhD
Departments of Nutritional Sciences and Public Health Sciences, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Division of Preventive Oncology, Cancer Care Ontario, Toronto, ON

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