Canadian guidelines for body weight classification in adults - quick reference tool for professionals : H49-179/2003-1E-IN

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The Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults is an update of the weight classification system that has been in use in Canada since 1988. The Guidelines describe a body weight classification system used to identify health risks associated with body weight in individuals and in populations. They are aligned with the World Health Organization's recommendations widely adopted internationally.

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Department/Agency Canada. Health Products and Food Branch.
Title Canadian guidelines for body weight classification in adults - quick reference tool for professionals
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English]
Publishing information Ottawa - Ontario : Health Canada. 2003.
Description [2]p.
Catalogue number
  • H49-179/2003-1E-IN
Subject terms Health
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