Canadian guidelines for body weight classification in adults / Issued by Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion. : H49-179/2003E
This technical report provides guidelines for categorizing health risk according to body weight and waist circumference, and lists health risks associated with being overweight or underweight. Intended for health professionals, researchers, and educators, it explains the rationale for the cut-offs selected and discusses issues related to age, ethnicity and race, and factors such as fitness and diet. Appendices include references, body mass index nomogram, and the 2000 WHO and 1988 Canadian classification systems.
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| Department/Agency | Canada. Health Products and Food Branch. |
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| Title | Canadian guidelines for body weight classification in adults / Issued by Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion. |
| Publication type | Monograph |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Paper |
| Other formats | Electronic-[English] |
| Publishing information | Ottawa - Ontario : Health Canada. 2003. |
| Binding | Softcover |
| Description | 40p. : references, tables ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN | 0-662-33431-0 |
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