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Information on healthy body weights by focusing on healthy lifestyles to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
For quick determination of Body Mass Index (BMI), refer to the BMI calculator.
Source: Health Canada
Health Canada develops and promotes guidelines for healthy eating, physical activity, and healthy weights. As a specific initiative to promote healthy weights, Health Canada developed the Vitality Program in the early 1990's, which integrates three central messages: healthy eating, active living, and positive self- and body image.
Source: Health Canada
Defines both negative and positive body image. Identifies influences that may negatively affect a child's body image. Suggests ways that families can promote a healthy body image for girls of all ages. Prepared by the Canadian Women's Health Network.
Source: Canadian Health Network
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
Information for youth self-esteem and body image and tips on how to boost it.
Source: City of Ottawa
Get the facts on Steriods -- This documents published by Toronto Public Heath is available to download in PDF format.
Source: City of Toronto
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
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