Global Initiative to Reduce Obesity and Sedentary lifestyles

The purpose of this project is to ultimately decrease the likelihood of permanent sedentary lifestyles for at risk individuals. This includes overweight and obese men and women who are at risk of chronic diseases, and are in danger of excluding themselves permanently from active lifestyles. By developing and testing individualized behavior changing methodologies, this project aims to improve citizen engagement in active lifestyles. Although the solution to the growing epidemic of obesity is simple (exercise and healthy diet), there are many underlying factor that prevent those at risk to take the preliminary steps to adopt healthy habits. This study aims to provide knowledge for the reasons for sedentary lifestyle, and provides methods for at-risk individuals to make changes in an achievable, effective, and motivational way. The multidisciplinary nature of this research initiative allows for a holistic approach with expertise from different areas to ensure an integrated and comprehensive analysis and conclusions.

Faculty Supervisor:

Dominique Gagnon

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Partner:

University of Helsinki

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Laurentian University

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