Resources
TOOLS FOR PRACTITIONERS AND PATIENTS.
Lawson Centre experts and staff have created and compiled educational videos and online modules, micro-lectures, and links on child nutrition, food and health.
Explore these resources below.
Short talks on key topics such as personalized nutrition and the glycemic index, for practitioners and patients.
Creating digital tools to keep children and families informed about healthy eating and the gluten-free diet.
Links and guides for the pandemic, food insecurity, prenatal nutrition, eating well and more.
Health and nutrition videos for the public from Dr. Mike Evans.
Educational videos by the Portfolio Diet outreach team.
Apr 14, 2023
Most of us have a reasonable understanding that the foods we eat can impact our health. Yet, consistently choosing the foods that can maximize our wellbeing can feel more difficult than ever.
Mar 30, 2023
Early results from a student-led analysis at the University of Toronto are highlighting the perceptions of parents and caregivers around school food programs, and suggesting ways a national school food program could better meet the nutrition needs of children.
Mar 1, 2023
A review of dozens of studies from the last decade, led by researchers at the University of Toronto and Harvard University, has found that sugar-sweetened beverages promote weight gain in children and adults.
Dec 20, 2022
As the calendar year and my term as Acting Director draw to a close, I want to say thanks to the many faculty members, learners, staff and supporters who make possible the work of the Joannah & Brian Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition.
Aug 16, 2022
The latest national data from researchers at the University of Toronto show that food insecurity in Canada has remained largely unchanged over the last three years, with stark differences among the provinces.
Jul 14, 2022
As we move through summer after another academic year disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a good time to reflect on achievements at the Lawson Centre for Child Nutrition — and beyond.