Weight/Obesity - Assessment

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• Body Mass Index (BMI) Nomogram - Adult

  Last Reviewed: 2022-07-18 – Calculations/algorithm  

  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.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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• Fr: Le nomogramme de l'indice de masse corporelle (IMC) (Body Mass Index (BMI) Nomogram - Adult)

  Last Reviewed: 2022-07-18 – Calculations/algorithm  

  This French tool provided by Health Canada allows consumers to calculate their body mass index (BMI) using their height and weight values and then assess health risk classification according to BMI. Link provided to a public Question and Answer (Q & A) section.

   Target Audience: Consumer

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