Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between t...Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity,offering insights into potential interventions for prevention.Factors such as urbanization,access to unhealthy food options,sedentary behaviors,and socioeconomic disparities are critical contributors to this complex epidemic.Built environment encompasses the human-modified spaces such as homes,schools,workplaces,and urban areas.These settings can influence children’s physical activity levels,dietary habits,and overall health.The built environment can be modified to prevent childhood obesity by enhancing active transportation through the development of safe walking and cycling routes,creating accessible and inviting green spaces and play areas,and promoting healthy food environments by regulating fast-food outlet density.School design is another area for intervention,with a focus on integrating outdoor spaces and facilities that promote physical activity and healthy eating.Community engagement and education in reinforcing healthy behaviors is necessary,alongside the potential of technology and innovation in encouraging physical activity among children.Policy and legislative support are crucial for sustaining these efforts.In conclusion,addressing the built environment in the fight against childhood obesity requires the need for a comprehensive,multipronged approach that leverages the built environment as a tool for promoting healthier lifestyles among children,ultimately paving the way for a healthier,more active future generation.展开更多
Children’s playgrounds are open spaces,the basis for children’s recreation,important for the inclusion and mobility of visually impaired children in the social environment,through inclusive urban facilities that sti...Children’s playgrounds are open spaces,the basis for children’s recreation,important for the inclusion and mobility of visually impaired children in the social environment,through inclusive urban facilities that stimulate new experiences for their cognitive development.In this context,the use of co-design with visually impaired people,in the design processes of children’s playgrounds,assumes an importance for an inclusive project based on their experiences.Thus,it aimed to promote a project together,to provide more comfort and safety to users.It presents as main results as better colors,materials and types of toys for children with visual impairment to be competent in a playground including from the application of methods,tools and resources in the co-design process.展开更多
INTRODUCTION Canada has dealt with many of the same challenges managing scrap tires as found in other countries;however,with the world’s second largest land mass and one of the lowest population densities,the challen...INTRODUCTION Canada has dealt with many of the same challenges managing scrap tires as found in other countries;however,with the world’s second largest land mass and one of the lowest population densities,the challenges of recycling tires in Canada can be even more daunting.Over 350,000 tons of tires are discarded each year in Canada.That is the equivalent of 35 million passenger car tires-or one tire per Canadian-generated as waste annually.Of this total,the province of Manitoba is responsible for generating 1.3 million scrap tires annually,requiring an in-province environmental management solution.Tire Stewardship Manitoba’s role is to ensure that every tire from every corner of the province is collected and processed,as well as finding markets for its recycled tire rubber products.The purpose of this article is to provide the practicing professional some insight into tire recycling in Canada and Tire Stewardship Manitoba’s role.It also serves as an introduction to creating more sustainable buildings and landscapes using recycled tire materials and products in new building,road,or landscape projects.展开更多
文摘Childhood obesity,an escalating global health challenge,is intricately linked to the built environment in which children live,learn,and play.This review and perspective examined the multifaceted relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity,offering insights into potential interventions for prevention.Factors such as urbanization,access to unhealthy food options,sedentary behaviors,and socioeconomic disparities are critical contributors to this complex epidemic.Built environment encompasses the human-modified spaces such as homes,schools,workplaces,and urban areas.These settings can influence children’s physical activity levels,dietary habits,and overall health.The built environment can be modified to prevent childhood obesity by enhancing active transportation through the development of safe walking and cycling routes,creating accessible and inviting green spaces and play areas,and promoting healthy food environments by regulating fast-food outlet density.School design is another area for intervention,with a focus on integrating outdoor spaces and facilities that promote physical activity and healthy eating.Community engagement and education in reinforcing healthy behaviors is necessary,alongside the potential of technology and innovation in encouraging physical activity among children.Policy and legislative support are crucial for sustaining these efforts.In conclusion,addressing the built environment in the fight against childhood obesity requires the need for a comprehensive,multipronged approach that leverages the built environment as a tool for promoting healthier lifestyles among children,ultimately paving the way for a healthier,more active future generation.
基金the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brasil 436(CAPES)-Finance Code 001National Council for Scientific and Technological Development(CNPq)Foundation for Research Support of the State of Rio Grande do Sul(FAPERGS).
文摘Children’s playgrounds are open spaces,the basis for children’s recreation,important for the inclusion and mobility of visually impaired children in the social environment,through inclusive urban facilities that stimulate new experiences for their cognitive development.In this context,the use of co-design with visually impaired people,in the design processes of children’s playgrounds,assumes an importance for an inclusive project based on their experiences.Thus,it aimed to promote a project together,to provide more comfort and safety to users.It presents as main results as better colors,materials and types of toys for children with visual impairment to be competent in a playground including from the application of methods,tools and resources in the co-design process.
文摘INTRODUCTION Canada has dealt with many of the same challenges managing scrap tires as found in other countries;however,with the world’s second largest land mass and one of the lowest population densities,the challenges of recycling tires in Canada can be even more daunting.Over 350,000 tons of tires are discarded each year in Canada.That is the equivalent of 35 million passenger car tires-or one tire per Canadian-generated as waste annually.Of this total,the province of Manitoba is responsible for generating 1.3 million scrap tires annually,requiring an in-province environmental management solution.Tire Stewardship Manitoba’s role is to ensure that every tire from every corner of the province is collected and processed,as well as finding markets for its recycled tire rubber products.The purpose of this article is to provide the practicing professional some insight into tire recycling in Canada and Tire Stewardship Manitoba’s role.It also serves as an introduction to creating more sustainable buildings and landscapes using recycled tire materials and products in new building,road,or landscape projects.
