 Healthy Weight for YouthAre you at a healthy weight? You sure about that? Because research shows that youth sometimes have a hard time recognizing when they’re too heavy – or too thin. For example, in a recent survey, 80 per cent of BC female youth were at a healthy weight – but fewer than 50 per cent thought they were. Overweight and underweight both carry health risks. So why not find out exactly where you stand? Click the links below for more information on how to determine a healthy weight for you – and lots of great tips for getting there, and staying there. Links:Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living (PDF) Canada's Physical Activity Guide for Children and Youth Eating Well With Canada's Food Guide Translated Versions of Canada's Food Guide
Strategies for a Healthy Weight
Healthy Waists: Monitoring your waist size can help reduce your risk of developing health problems such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure. Dietitian Services @ Healthlink BC
Heart and Stroke Foundation: Fast Foods and Eating Out
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