Body Mass Index (BMI) Nomogram - Adult
This tool from Health Canada allows consumers to calculate body mass index (BMI) using their height and weight values and then assess health risk classification according to their BMI. Link provided to a public Question and Answer (Q & A) section.
2022-07-18 –
Calculations/algorithm
Your Guide to Postpartum Health and Caring for Your Baby
A guide for postpartum individuals from the Public Health Agency of Canada that provides information about self-, baby- and family care and information on pregnancy and infant loss. Sections related to nutrition and breastfeeding are provided.
2023-06-16 –
Manual/Guide
Healthy Eating Plate Translations
Healthy Eating Plate handouts translated by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health into 32 different languages.
2018-09-18 – Client Education Tools
Food Labelling Changes
Targeted to the general public, this resource from Health Canada explains the changes to the nutrition facts table and ingredient list as of December, 2022.
2022-06-30 –
Topic Overview
Basic Shelf Cookbook
This Public Health Association’s Basic Shelf Cookbook 2011 Edition contains recipes prepared from low cost, nutritious ingredients that require little or no refrigeration. Recipes are quick and easy to make, requiring a minimum of cooking experience and equipment. There is a cost to purchase the recipe book.
2018-09-24 –
Recipe
Raising Our Healthy Kids Videos - Media Literacy and Food Marketing
One minute videos for parents and care providers about media literacy and food marketing to children. Developed by a multi-stakeholder group including Dietitians of Canada and Alberta Health Services with input from physicians and community stakeholders. Produced by Shadow Light Productions.
2023-08-24 –
Audio/Visual