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For quick determination of Body Mass Index (BMI), refer to the BMI calculator.
Source: Health Canada
The number of Canadians who are overweight or obese has increased dramatically over the past 25 years. Obesity is a risk factor in a number of chronic diseases. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is important to reduce the risk of those diseases and improve overall health.
Source: Health Canada
Going on a diet is not the answer to losing weight. This is because the weight is soon regained after you go off your diet. Instead, your usual eating and exercising patterns need to be changed so that your weight stays right for you.
Source: The College of Family Physicians of Canada
ÉquiLibre is a non-profit organization with a mission that supports the prevention and reduction of weight-related and body image problems by designing and promoting programs and educational tools for health professionals and the general public. (Available in French only.)
Source: ÉquiLibre
Being thin isn't the answer - it's what's inside that counts. Work at making how you look less important in your life. Easier said than done? Here are some exercises to help you feel good about your body and yourself.
Source: Health Canada
Health Canada develops and promotes guidelines for healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy weights. The Question and Answer (Q & A) section provides more information about weight classification and answers to questions about weight and health.
Source: Health Canada
Once people are overweight, they are more likely to pack on even more kilos than they are to take them off, according to a new study of obesity among Canadians.
Source: Statistics Canada
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