Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Subject "Obesity"
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Acute and Chronic Effects of Low Versus High Glycemic Index Carbohydrate Sources on Metabolic and Cardiovascular Responses in Lean and Obese Dogs
(2013-03-04)In dogs, nutrition has been implicated in the development of numerous chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Health claims for dog food are not regulated in Canada, thus many claims do ... -
Canada's Experiment with Children's Fitness and Activity Tax Credits
(2014-08-29)This thesis evaluates the Children’s Fitness Tax Credit and similar credits to determine whether they are suitable to increase physical activity levels in Canada. It begins by reviewing the literature on physical activity ... -
Role of methylglyoxal in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance
(2010-03)Methylglyoxal (MG) is a reactive metabolite presents in all biological systems. The accumulation of MG in diabetic patients and animals has been long recognized. Recently, studies have shown that MG levels are elevated in ...