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Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults - Quick Reference Tool for Professionals: H49-179/2003-1E

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.

Department/Agency Health Canada
Branch Name 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 Other Language Editions: [French]
Format Paper
Other Formats Other Formats: Electronic-[English]
Price Free
Availability Publication listed for reference purposes only
Distribution Source Health Canada
Office of Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Tower A, Qualicum Towers, 2936 Baseline Rd., 3rd Floor, A.L. 3303D
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0K9
Telephone: 613-957-8329

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Date 2003
Binding Pamphlet
Dimensions 28cm x 22cm
Number of Pages 2
ISBN 0-662-33496-5
Catalogue Number H49-179/2003-1E
Weekly Checklist Number 03-24
Subject Terms Subject Terms: Health