1.2.1 Overview of 2015 CCHS-Nutrition Components and Modules.
1.1.4.4 Addressing the Potential for Non-Response Bias.
1.1.3 Who was Included in 2015 CCHS-Nutrition?.
1.1.2 What is the 2015 CCHS-Nutrition and What Were its Objectives?.
1.1 Overview of the CCHS and CCHS-Nutrition.
Introduction to the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition We look forward to the knowledge translation that will take place over the coming years as a result of using the 2015 CCHS - Nutrition.īureau of Food Surveillance and Science Integration We appreciate the valuable assistance from Statistics Canada who contributed as reviewers to ensure accuracy of survey specific information. Susan Barr, Professor of Nutrition at the University of British Columbia, who served as lead writer, with guidance from Health Canada and Public Health Agency of Canada staff on the development of the content. As well, resource documents are available from Statistics Canada for those planning to undertake their own analysis of the data. Like the precedent survey, it is a rich source of detailed information about food and nutrient intakes of the Canadian population aged 1 year and older, including food consumption and dietary supplements physical (anthropometric) measurements on body weight and height and other health-related modules that support the interpretation of the 24-hour recalls. The 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) – Nutrition marks the second national nutrition survey of the 21st century, with the first being conducted in 2004. Considering the diversity of the intended audience, this reference guide describes the type of information gathered in the survey, the data collection instruments and methodology and, more importantly, resources and guidance required in the interpretation of the data. This document will be of value to researchers and graduate students, policy makers, public health professionals, epidemiologists, educators, students, dietitians, the food industry and the health media. Given the complexity of the data, providing this Guide will promote appropriate use of the data as well as consistent reporting of survey findings. The Bureau of Food Surveillance and Science Integration (BFSSI), Health Canada is pleased to release the 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey – Nutrition: A Reference Guide to Understanding and Using the Data. 2015 Canadian Community Health Survey - Nutrition