Browsing Theses by Author "Bhawra, Jasmin"
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A five-country evaluation of nutrition labelling policies: consumer use, understanding, and knowledge of processed foods
Bhawra, Jasmin (University of Waterloo, 2020-12-07)Background: Poor dietary intake is a critical risk factor for non-communicable diseases – the world’s leading cause of premature death and disability. Globally, consumption of highly processed foods has increased in recent ... -
The Impact of Food Insecurity and Diet on Obesity among Métis and Off-Reserve First Nations Children in Canada
Bhawra, Jasmin (University of Waterloo, 2013-08-29)Objective: Aboriginal children are disproportionately affected by obesity, as they are twice as likely to be classified as obese compared to their non-Aboriginal Canadian counterparts. Research indicates that income, food ...