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SMOKE-FREE ONTARIO

The Smoke-Free Ontario Strategy

HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FUND

New Approach to Healthy Communities in Ontario

ONTARIO'S AFTER-SCHOOL INITIATIVE

Promoting the health of Ontario’s young people

ONTARIO'S ACTION PLAN

For Healthy Eating, Active Living

CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION

Creating environments & introducing policies that support health

INJURY PREVENTION

Working together for a safer, healthier Ontario

SPORT & RECREATION

Encouraging involvement in sport, recreation and physical activity

COMMUNITIES IN ACTION FUND (CIAF)

CIAF has evolved into the Healthy Communities Fund

HEALTH PROMOTION

Promoting health in Ontario communities

2015 PAN AM GAMES

Bid to host the 2015 Pan Am Games in the Greater Golden Horseshoe

PARTNERS

Our partners & other government resources

Minister's Advisory Group on Mental Health and Addictions

Tax change for a stronger Ontario

Ontario's Poverty Reduction Strategy

Healthy Ontario

EatRight Ontario

HEAL: Healthy Eating & Active Living Conference 2006

As part of our Healthy Eating and Active Living Strategy, the Ministry of Health Promotion hosted a major conference on healthy eating and active living November 29 to 30, 2006 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The conference brought together provincial, national and international experts to share their wealth of knowledge, practical experiences and best practices related to nutrition and physical activity.

Conference Goal

To promote healthy eating and active living among Ontarians by highlighting national and international research, championing best practices, and supporting the exchange of knowledge and ideas among experts in these fields.


Program-At-A-Glance
Please find speaker presentations and summaries of sessions here.

Conference Brochure (7.3MB)

Spotlight Speakers

Photo Gallery

Conference Themes:

  1. Healthy Communities
  2. Healthy Public Policy
  3. Healthy Children and Youth
  4. Public Awareness and Engagement

Conference Objectives

  • To examine leading healthy eating, physical activity and healthy weights initiatives and best practices in other jurisdictions
  • To profile healthy eating and active living as priority issues among health and recreation professionals and the broader community
  • To highlight research related to healthy eating and active living
  • To strengthen action among stakeholders to encourage healthy eating and active living initiatives at the local level
  • To showcase Ontario’s Healthy Eating Active Living Strategy and progress made to date with respect to specific activities that are part of the strategy