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From
the Heart & Stroke Foundation:

Strategies
for a healthy weight
Take small steps, aim modestly and realistically, and then build
from there.
Healthy
waist
Fat stored around your middle can put you at risk for high blood
pressure, high blood cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease
and stroke. And where you carry your weight is just as important
as how much weight you carry.
A
practical guide to weight management
This booklet will help you find strategies to keep the weight off
for good. Winning the battle of the bulge for the long term means
finding an eating and exercise plan you can live with forever —
one that satisfies your nutritional needs and provides the energy
you need for active living, while pleasing your palate.

From
the Diabetes Association:

Healthy
lifestyle resource
This manual contains information on a wide variety of topics. Topics
covered include weight management, body image, and problem solving.
Sweet
choices
Are you worried about the calories in sweeteners like sugar and
honey? Are sugar substitutes a better way to sweeten foods without
the extra calories? Let's consider the sweet choices available to
people with diabetes, and how they fit as part of a healthy diet.

From
HealthyOntario.com:

Reality
check
Do you really need to lose weight? Obesity is epidemic in our society,
and it can have serious health problems. But unnaturally thin body
ideals are a problem too. Where do you fit in?.
Do
fad diets work?
If you're worried about your weight, you may be looking for a quick
way to shed the pounds. But perhaps you should be thinking about
longer-term, more gradual ways to modify your eating habits.
Fad
vs. Fat
You've read about them...You've seen the testimonials...You probably
have friends who've lost a few pounds on them. Why shouldn't you
try one of the popular, new diet programs?
Low Carb Diets
Whether we're talking about Atkins or South Beach, this is one type
of fad that never seems to die. But there are strategies for successful
weight loss that will be more beneficial to your health in the long
run.
Weight
gain increases breast cancer risk
Women who gain weight any time after the age of 18 are more likely
to develop breast cancer than women who maintain a stable weight,
a new study reports.
Eating
for two - weight gain during pregnancy
What and how you eat during pregnancy will influence the health
of your baby. Choose wisely.
Child
obesity
On weekends and after school your kids have more time than ever
to watch their favourite tv shows and play their favourite video
games. But could these sedentary hobbies be putting your child at
risk for developing obesity?

Other
useful sites:
Body
mass index calculator
Most people know that their weight has a strong effect on their
health. But not everyone has a clear picture of what is an appropriate
weight for them. Enter your weight and height and the calculator
will do the rest.
Body
mass index calculator for children and teens
The body mass index for children and teens varies depending on your
child's sex and age. In addition to the calculator, this site has
links explaining the different results.
EATracker
The Eating and Activity Tracker lets you track your food and activity
choices and compares them to the guidelines laid out by Health Canada.
It assesses your food choices and provides personalized feedback
on your total intake of energy (calories) and essential nutrients
and compares this to what is recommended for your age, gender, and
activity level.
The
safe use of products for weight loss
An increasing number of Canadians are using health products for
weight loss, including prescription drugs and natural health products
(NHPs). These products may provide benefits when used properly as
part of a weight management program. However, misuse of these products
can pose serious risks to your health.
What
causes food cravings?
A craving can be described as an intense desire for something; in
this case, food. Here are some tips on managing those cravings.
How
to lose weight without going on a diet
To achieve real, sustainable weight loss we need long-term healthy
eating patterns that we can enjoy and maintain. This fact sheet
offers plenty of strategies, tips, and weight wisdom to support
you in your weight loss efforts.
Overweight
teens: what to do
Provides general information about average growth and weight patterns
in teens. Offers advice to parents with an overweight teen.
Top
10 healthy weight tips
Compiled by Dietitians of Canada.
Easy
weight-loss tips
Here's a collection of our top weight loss tips. These pointers
will help you with everything from portion control, to cutting fat,
to dressing slimmer! From your About.com Guide to Weight Loss.
Keep
a food diary
Use this page to record what you eat and when.
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