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Mary L'Abbe

ResearcherNutritional SciencesUniversity of Toronto

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Mary L'Abbe

Researcher

Nutritional Sciences

Health Sciences

University of Toronto

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
3 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 11 research grants (11 CIHR), most recently in 2026.
Supervised 9 trainees who won CIHR awards, most recently in 2022.

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Research

Food Environment Food Supply Food Policy Nutrition Policy Nutrition Obesity Population Health Adolescence

Latest papers

Changes in dietary sodium knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among Canadian adults in 2011 and 2024: a repeated cross-sectional study.
The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
Examining changes in the sodium content of Canadian prepackaged foods: 2013 to 2017
Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism · 2025 · senior author
Integrating health, nutrition, and environmental impacts of foods: a life cycle impact assessment and modelling analysis of foods in Canada.
The Lancet. Planetary health · 2024

All 8 publications

Latest funding

Unpacking the Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Youth Cardiovascular Health: A Multi-Omic, Translational Approach
CIHR · 2026 · Principal investigator
$10,000
A comprehensive evaluation of the impact of Canada's front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations on product (re)formulation, dietary intakes, knowledge and use of FOPL, and consumer purchases
CIHR · 2025 · Nominated PI
$971,548
A mixed-methods examination of corporate political activity related to restrictions on food marketing to children in Canada
CIHR · 2024 · Nominated PI
$125,000

All 28 grants and awards

8 publications.

Changes in dietary sodium knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among Canadian adults in 2011 and 2024: a repeated cross-sectional study.

Al Ghali R, Prashad M, Lou W, L'Abbe M, Arcand J

The American journal of clinical nutrition2026

DOI: 10.1016/j.ajcnut.2026.101213 PMID: 41611089

Examining changes in the sodium content of Canadian prepackaged foods: 2013 to 2017

Christoforou A, Bernstein J, Dickinson K, Yang Y, Arcand J, L'Abbe M

Applied Physiology, Nutrition and Metabolism20254 citationsSenior author

DOI: 10.1139/apnm-2023-0174

Integrating health, nutrition, and environmental impacts of foods: a life cycle impact assessment and modelling analysis of foods in Canada.

Jarvis S, Hadjikakou M, Wu J, Classens M, Chiavaroli L, Sievenpiper J, L'Abbe M, Jenkins D, Malik V

The Lancet. Planetary health2024

DOI: 10.1016/s2542-5196(24)00083-4 PMID: 38632913

Examining the Prevalence, Nutritional Quality and Marketing of Foods with Voluntary Nutrient Additions in the Canadian Food Supply.

Christoforou A, Norsen S, Bernstein J, L'Abbe M

Nutrients2021Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/nu13093115 PMID: 34578992

The effects of exercise and ambient temperature on dietary intake, appetite sensation, and appetite regulating hormone concentrations.

Mandic I, Ahmed M, Rhind S, Goodman L, L'Abbe M, Jacobs I

Nutrition & metabolism2019

DOI: 10.1186/s12986-019-0348-5 PMID: 31080490

Percentage of ingested sodium excreted in 24-hour urine collections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lucko AM, Doktorchik C, Woodward M, Cogswell M, Neal B, Rabi D, Anderson C, He FJ, MacGregor GA, L'Abbe M, Arcand J, Whelton PK, McLean R, Campbell NRC, TRUE Consortium

Journal of clinical hypertension (Greenwich, Conn.)2018

DOI: 10.1111/jch.13353 PMID: 30101426

Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Gross Motor Development of Healthy Term Infants: A Randomized Dose-Response Trial.

Wicklow B, Gallo S, Majnemer A, Vanstone C, Comeau K, Jones G, L'Abbe M, Khamessan A, Sharma A, Weiler H, Rodd C

Physical & occupational therapy in pediatrics2016

DOI: 10.3109/01942638.2015.1050150 PMID: 26325246

Accuracy of Canadian food labels for sodium content of food.

Fitzpatrick L, Arcand J, L'Abbe M, Deng M, Duhaney T, Campbell N

Nutrients2014

DOI: 10.3390/nu6083326 PMID: 25153971

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Mary L'Abbe

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Changes in dietary sodium knowledge, attitudes and behaviors among Canadian adults in 2011 and 2024: a repeated cross-sectional study.

Examining changes in the sodium content of Canadian prepackaged foods: 2013 to 2017

Integrating health, nutrition, and environmental impacts of foods: a life cycle impact assessment and modelling analysis of foods in Canada.

Examining the Prevalence, Nutritional Quality and Marketing of Foods with Voluntary Nutrient Additions in the Canadian Food Supply.

The effects of exercise and ambient temperature on dietary intake, appetite sensation, and appetite regulating hormone concentrations.

Percentage of ingested sodium excreted in 24-hour urine collections: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Impact of Vitamin D Supplementation on Gross Motor Development of Healthy Term Infants: A Randomized Dose-Response Trial.

Accuracy of Canadian food labels for sodium content of food.

Unpacking the Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on Youth Cardiovascular Health: A Multi-Omic, Translational Approach

A comprehensive evaluation of the impact of Canada's front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations on product (re)formulation, dietary intakes, knowledge and use of FOPL, and consumer purchases

A mixed-methods examination of corporate political activity related to restrictions on food marketing to children in Canada

Pathways to healthier and inclusive campus food: Engaging diverse students and leadership to guide the design of healthy eating interventions

Addressing a Global Public Health Concern: Investigating the Impact of Ultra-Processed Food on the Development of Multimorbidity during Adolescence

Targeting the diet - gut microbiota - growth axis in adolescents: a study in Canadian children.

Targeting the diet - gut microbiota - growth axis in adolescents: a study in Canadian children.

Environmental Sustainability of Foods and Healthy Eating Patterns in Canada: Implications for Dietary Guidance and Nutrition Policy

Longitudinal trends in free sugar content of beverages in the Canadian retail food supply: Evaluation of current and projected impacts of novel policies to reduce free sugar consumption

Improving Food Purchasing Behaviours of Canadians at-risk for Type 2 Diabetes Using Front-of-Pack 'High-in' Warning Labels and the FoodFlip© Smartphone Application

Frequent collaborators

JoAnne Arcand

Annette Majnemer

Doreen Rabi

Hope Weiler

Brandy Wicklow

John Sievenpiper

Doreen Rabi

Vasanti Malik

Laura Chiavaroli

Ira Jacobs

Glenville Jones

Wendy Lou

Anthea Christoforou