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

These guidelines from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) provide recommendations for daily balancing of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children aged 5 to 17 years.

  2017-07-05 – Practice Guideline

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.

  2022-07-18 – Calculations/algorithm

Gov.UK provides physical activity guidelines and reviews for all age groups, people with physical disabilities, pregnancy and women after childbirth.

  2022-05-09 – Client Education Tools

The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) website contains movement, physical activity guidelines, sedentary behaviour and sleep guidelines from 0 to 65 years and older, and other professional resources and supporting evidence for Canadian consumers and professionals. Some fact sheets available in French, Inuktitut and Inuinnaqtun.

  2021-09-28 – Client Education Tools

This five minute video for consumers from the European Food Information Council (EUFIC) explains the science behind energy balance and provides practical tips that consumers can incorporate into their lifestyle.

  2015-10-30 – Audio/Visual

Dietitians of Canada provides information in French on menu planning including menus for families and young children, on a tight budget, cooking for one and for individuals with diabetes.

  2018-08-22 – Menu Plan

Dietitians of Canada provides information on menu planning including menus for families and young children, on a tight budget, cooking for one and for individuals with diabetes.

  2018-08-22 – Menu Plan

A blank weekly meal and grocery planner from the British Nutrition Foundation for consumers to use to plan their meals.

  2015-12-18 – Menu Plan

Information from Health Canada about natural health product regulations and licensing requirements for products that are safe, effective and of high quality.

  2022-12-22 – Topic Overview