Grant: Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

In June 2017 the 16th Annual meeting of the International Society of Behavioural Nutrition and Physical Activity will be held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. This International conference is the proposed knowledge dissemination and exchange activity. This activity will provide a unique opportunity for Canadian policy-makers, public health professionals, researchers and trainees not only to share and discuss Canadian research and innovations but also to exchange knowledge about what works with researchers and policy-makers from other jurisdictions and countries. The objectives of the conference are to: a) enhance cross-jurisdictional research collaboration b) highlight new and innovative approaches to promoting physical activity and healthy eating across a variety of target populations and settings, c) create opportunities for researchers, policy-makers and public health practitioners to learn from each other and experiences in other countries and projects, d) improve ongoing intervention strategies and enhance evidence-based practice and e) serve as a catalyst for innovative physical activity and healthy eating research in Canada.