Don’t hesitate to consult me. I’m here to help you learn more about healthy weight, and especially about how to achieve and maintain it.
Measuring Your Waist Circumference Your waist size is not the same as your pant size. Take a few seconds to measure it properly.
Here’s how:
Health Risks and BMI
The Body Mass Index (BMI) determines your risk of weight-related health problems. Your BMI is calculated based on your weight and height.
BMI risk categories:
Health Risks Associated with Waist Circumference (WC)
We now know that people with excess weight in the abdominal area or around the upper body are at a higher risk for weight-related health problems, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, and hypertension.
These health risks are increased when waist circumference is equal or more than 88cm (35 in) for women and more or equal than 102 cm (40 in) for men.
Exceptions to the Healthy Weight Assessment
Your weight is assessed based on Canadian Guidelines developed by Health Canada. Two measurements are used to determine your risks for weight-related health problems: Body Mass Index (BMI) and Waist Circumference (WC).
Some results may not accurately reflect your body mass. This could lead to underestimating or overestimating your health risks. The following individuals should be mindful of their results:
- Highly muscular adults, such as athletes, may be heavier and still have a low percentage of body fat. In this case, BMI is limited in its usefulness.
- People who naturally have a very lean body build or young adults who have not yet attained their full growth may weigh less, which is normal and healthy in their situation. In this case, BMI risks may be deceiving as well.
- For adults 65 years and up, “healthy weight” ranges may be different than those established for younger adults. Associated risks may therefore not reflect real weight-related health problems. For an overall assessment of your risk factors, consult a physician.
If you belong to one of these categories and believe that an assessment of your weight-related health risks would not be precise, you may still benefit from using MY HEALTHY WEIGHT ASSESSMENT to learn more about your eating habits and levels of physical activity.
Tips to help you eat breakfast every day
The Importance of Three Meals
Eating balanced meals throughout the day to fulfill your nutritional requirements and stay energized is the key to a healthy weight.
Don’t skip meals under the pretext that you don’t have time or aren’t really hungry. An empty stomach results in low energy guaranteed to produce sugar cravings between meals! Research has shown that skipping a meal causes us to overeat during our next meal, which over time can lead to weight gain.
Here are a few nutritious ideas if you have a tendency to skip meals:
Suggestions for choosing a healthy snack
A good snack helps keep your energy and vitality up between meals! Though it does not replace a meal, it won't spoil it either as long as it is made of interesting and nutritious foods.
Taking The Time You Need to Eat
Approximately three quarters of working Canadians and over half of those at home eat their meals on the run. A sad statement…yet, a balanced meal eaten in only 20 to 30 minutes can provide you with the nutrients and energy you need!
By investing a minimum amount of time on your meals, you’ll improve not only the outcome of your daily activities, but your health as well.
Tips for eating slower:
Tricks to Prevent Overeating During Meals
It has been proven that when faced with a full plate of food, we tend to eat 30% more without even realizing it. Two, three or four extra bites more may seem harmless; but if you have these extra bites at every meal, they will contribute to excess weight. Having just 50 calories too many a day – the equivalent of five potato chips – can lead to a weight gain of 2.2 kg (5 lbs) at the end of one year!
Ideas for Healthy Restaurant Choices
Some Solutions for Reducing Your Consumption of Added Fats
Contrary to nutritious foods that are naturally high in fat (nuts and grains, avocado, salmon, cheese, etc.), high fat nutrient-poor foods provide many calories and fat, but very few nutrients.
Suggestions for Reducing Your Consumption of Treats
Tips to Increase Your Consumption of Milk Products
Are you concerned with the question of fat? Know that milk, cheese, yogourt or even cream, ice cream and other frozen desserts account on average for only 18% of the total fat intake of Canadians. In addition, milk products contain natural fat in varying quantities. Check the percentage (% MF) on the label and choose the product that suits you best.
Tips to Increase Your Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins A and C, iron, fibre, and numerous phytochemicals essential for your health and for the prevention of several diseases. If you don’t consume enough fruits and vegetables, it is difficult for your body to get enough nutrients elsewhere. Think about it!
Light Effort
- Recreational swimming - Stretching - Line dancing - Golf (with a cart) - Walking at a moderate pace - Bowling - Snowshoeing (light pace) - Light housework or gardening - Recreational cycling (< 16 km/h) - Yoga or tai-chi - Other light activity
Moderate effort
- Aqua fitness - Martial arts - Social dancing, aerobics or beginner step aerobics - Golf (walking with clubs) - Brisk walking - Swimming - Rollerblading or ice skating - Downhill skiing, snowshoeing (fast pace) - Recreational team sports (soccer, volleyball…) - Racquet sports (tennis, badminton…), beginner to intermediate - Cycling (16-20 km/h) or Spinning, beginner to intermediate - Other moderate activity
Vigorous effort
- Jogging (> 8 km/h) - Dancing, aerobics or step aerobics intermediate to advanced - Hockey - Swimming (crawl) - Snowshoeing on uneven terrain - Jump rope - Cross-country skiing (> 8km/h) - Competitive team sports (soccer, basketball…) - Racquet sports (tennis, badminton…), intermediate to advanced - Cycling (20 km/h +) or advanced Spinning - Other vigorous activity
The three types of activities: flexibility, endurance, strength
Flexibility objective: four to seven times per week This type of activity promotes flexibility in your joints. You’ll feel better, guaranteed! E.g. dancing, stretching, golf, gardening, cleaning, snowboarding, bowling, yoga...
Endurance objective: four to seven times per week This type of activity helps keep your heart and lungs healthy. E.g. aerobics and step aerobics, jogging, walking, swimming, skating, jump rope, racquet sports, cycling…
Strength objective: two to four times per week This type of activity helps strengthen your muscles and bones, and improves your posture. E.g. stacking wood, climbing stairs two at a time, weight lifting or sit ups, shovelling snow, picking up and carrying young children or grocery bags...
Basal metabolism
Basal metabolism is the energy our bodies need in a rested state to keep our vital functions working: heartbeat, lung capacity, blood circulation, etc.
Basal metabolism varies from one person to the next. Certain factors like age, gender, and level of physical activity can influence energy expenditure. In general, the younger and more physically active someone is, the higher his or her metabolism will be.
What is a Balanced Meal?
Breakfast is considered “balanced” when three of the four food groups are included: a bowl of cereal (grain product) + milk (milk product) + a sliced banana (fruit).
To be considered balanced, lunch and dinner must include the four food groups: a chicken salad (vegetable and meat) + a small whole wheat roll (grain product) + yogourt with fresh fruit (milk product + fruit).
Mayonnaise and salad dressing – two "light" foods that are worth their weight!
Few light products are really valuable from a nutritional point of view. However, if you compare light mayonnaise and salad dressings to regular versions, the difference is nothing to sneeze at. For example, light mayonnaise has half the calories and fat of regular mayonnaise. It’s worth changing.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that, over time, makes bones more fragile and more vulnerable to fractures. The disease is associated with many factors, including not eating enough calcium-rich foods and a lack of physical activity.
Calories in Fruits and Vegetables
All fruits and vegetables are low in calories, with the exception of avocados and olives, which are rich in good fats.
Juice
Making a wise choice means looking for the word “juice”. Forget “drinks”, “punches” and “cocktails”: these contain a little fruit concentrate and a lot of sugar.
Light dips
For a low-calorie dip, combine 2 portions of plain yogourt with 1 portion of light mayonnaise. Flavour generously with fresh herbs, and you’re done!
Nuts
Nuts are very good for your health, but since they’re high in fat (even though it’s good fat), eat them sparingly.
Their daily recommended serving size is 30g, about one handful: 8-11 walnut halves, 20-24 almonds, 6-8 Brazil nuts, 18-20 pecan halves.
Vitamin D Added
Vitamin D is currently only added to milk. However, some brands of yogourt are made with enriched milk that has been fortified with vitamin D.
Water
To add punch to your water, add some citrus slices, a few mint leaves, frozen berries (e.g. strawberries, raspberries), or dilute it with a bit of fruit juice (e.g. cranberry).
Mineral waters
Try to find mineral waters that are low in mineral salts and/or sodium as these are healthier. For a taste of summer, mix in some fruit juice such as pineapple, grapefruit or litchi. Very refreshing!
Milk
Did you know that milk contains 90% water? Plus, milk has over 15 essential nutrients and according to numerous studies, women who drink it regularly tend to be slimmer than those who don’t drink any.
Did you know that one pound of fat equals 3,500 calories?
That means that whenever you accumulate an extra 3,500 calories, you gain one pound of fat. Reducing 3,500 calories will make you lose a pound of weight. Health professionals recommend losing a maximum of 1 to 2 pounds (0.5 to 1 kg) a week when following a weight loss programme.
Each of the four food groups contains foods that have similar nutritional profiles. Here is a look at their roles:
Did you know that chocolate milk contains no more sugar than an equal serving of apple juice? From a nutritional standpoint, chocolate milk contains the same 15 essential nutrients as plain milk, such as calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamins A and D, as well as proteins. Surprised?
You don’t need to force yourself to eat in the morning if you don’t feel hungry. Rather, plan on a snack you can have later on in the morning (e.g. a fruit with yogourt and some almonds). However, children and teenagers should not leave home on an empty stomach since they are still growing and learning.
The sight, smell or thought of an appetizing food (e.g. chocolate cake, warm apple pie or fries) can at times create a false sense of hunger that pushes us to eat. The next time you are going to eat, ask yourself: is this a physiological hunger or simple indulgence?
Did you know that distractions (e.g. work, television, driving, telephone conversations) associated to eating can affect the amount of food ingested? By distracting your brain with activities other than eating, it does not pay attention to satiety signals and keeps eating. Therefore, to prevent overeating, focus on your meal and take the time to savour every bite!
Did you know that in fast-food restaurants, a large serving of fries and a large soft drink are usually 400 and 300 calories, respectively? For a healthier meal, choose smaller servings, replace fries with a salad or soup, and have water, milk, fruit or vegetable juice instead of a soft drink. These are great tips, especially if you often eat in this type of restaurant.
Foods containing carbohydrates include, among others, fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grain cereals and milk products. The main role of carbohydrates is to provide the energy your body needs to function well. In a way, carbs are your body’s fuel!
Did you know? Most fruits (e.g. grapefruit, bananas, oranges), some vegetables (e.g. broccoli, peppers, spinach, sweet potatoes) and milk products have a low glycemic index. The same applies for beans and nuts too. On the other hand, potatoes and most grain products (e.g. white bread, short-grain rice, bran flakes and corn flakes) have a high glycemic index. However, there are some exceptions: stone ground whole wheat bread, pumpernickel bread, barley, steamed rice and pasta, all have a low glycemic index. Whole wheat bread, brown rice and couscous have a moderate glycemic index.
Carbohydrates are our bodies’ primary fuel source during exercise. Filling up on them helps prevent a sudden drop in energy during training. The best sources of carbohydrates are fruits, certain vegetables (e.g. sweet potatoes, carrots, green peas), grain products (e.g. bread, pasta, crackers) and legumes. Carbohydrates are also important after a workout because they replace energy reserves used up during the activity.
Foods high in fat and protein take longer for the body to digest than carbohydrate. For this reason it may be preferable to avoid these foods within two hours of physical activity. In addition, high fibre foods can also cause issues with digestion and should be avoided before exercise.
Whenever a physical activity lasts longer than 60 minutes, the temperature outside is hot and humid, or if you sweat a lot, hydrating yourself with a drink that contains both carbohydrates and electrolytes (sodium, potassium), such as a commercial sports drink, is recommended to replace important electrolytes lost in sweat.
Did you know? After a workout, protein helps repair muscle fibres damaged during exercise.
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Last update: 2008
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AMENDMENTS
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Last update : 2008-01-16
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IMPORTANT : By entering into MY HEALTH WEIGHT ASSESSMENT, users hold harmless Dairy Farmers of Canada, its subsidiaries, affiliated companies, holdings, their shareholders, officers and representatives, senior managers, directors, employees including the dietitians of Dairy Farmers of Canada, agents and other representatives regarding any damages or any loss of whatever nature that they may suffer arising out from the information, recommendations, warnings and advices that are conveyed via MY HEALTH WEIGHT ASSESSMENT or caused by them.
Please note that this assessment does not replace nutritional advices given by your dietitian, who remains the main source of information in matters of healthy eating. Visit the Dietitians of Canada website to find a registered dietitian in your area: www.dietitians.ca. Also, this assessment does not replace advices given by a certified fitness consultant. To obtain more specific advices, consult a fitness consultant.
The Body Mass Index (BMI) and the waist circumference are only two factors of a health risk assessment. Many other factors such as your age, family history and eating habits influence the risk of developing health problems. Talk about your concerns regarding your risk category with your doctor. Ask a complete assessment of your risk factors. Finally, consult with your doctor before you start doing physical activities recommended within the context of this assessment.
MY HEALTH WEIGHT ASSESSMENT is not intended for use by people who are:
For people that are 65 and older, the limit of the range «normal weight» might be different than the one established for younger adults. The risks that are then attributed may not reflect the real risks of weight related health problems. For a complete assessment of your risk factors, it is best to consult a doctor.
Your weight assessment is based on the guideline developed by Health Canada. Two measures are used to determine the risks for weight related health problems: Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference. However, these measures may under or over estimate the risks with certain adults, namely:
If you are part of one of these categories and you think that the weight health related risks are inaccurate in your case, you still can take advantage of MY WEIGHT HEALTH ASSESSMENT and learn more on eating habits and your level of physical activity.
