Canadian Guidelines For Body Weight Classification In Adults Quick Reference Tool For Professionals

This technical report describes a body weight classification system for Canadian adults, including the development, uses, interpretations, and limitations of the system. The weight classification system can be used to identify weight-related health risks in the population & in individuals age 18 or over. It provides a scheme for categorizing health risk according to body weight as measured by the body mass index and waist circumference. Information is included on how to calculate the body mass index, the cut-off points for the different weight categories, and the rationale & justification for changes made to update the system.

Nutrition: Science and Applications, 3rd Canadian Edition, provides students with a strong foundational knowledge of human nutrition, covering all essential nutrients, their functions in the body, and their sources and dietary components. Presenting an innovative critical-thinking approach to the subject, this leading textbook goes beyond the basics to explore underlying nutrition processes while discussing the latest research, debates, and controversies related to nutrition and health. The text offers an accessible, visually-rich presentation of topics designed to be highly relevant and relatable to Canadian readers. The ideal text for college-level nutrition courses, this new edition features extensively revised and updated content throughout — aligning with the latest nutrition research, recommendations, guidelines, and Canadian government regulations. The authors real-world approach enables students to apply concepts of nutrition science in their own lives as consumers, and in their future careers as scientists and health professionals. Balanced coverage of fundamental nutrition topics integrates with comprehensive discussion of nutrient metabolism, health and disease relationships, dietary patterns, Canadian and global nutrition issues, and much more.

Build a broad fundamental knowledge of Canadian mental health concepts and disorders! Morrison-Valfre’s Foundations of Mental Health Care in Canada uses an easy-to-read, multidisciplinary approach to describe current therapeutic interventions and treatments for mental health conditions. Ideal for nurses and other caregivers, this guide provides concise coverage of skills and principles, therapeutic skills, mental health problems throughout the lifecycle, and common psychological and psychosocial conditions. Included are topics such as new research, the latest mental health legislation, and new psychotropic drugs. Adapted for a Canadian audience by Boris Bard, Eric MacMullin, and Jacqueline Williamson, this resource enables you to provide effective therapy to clients with a wide range of maladaptive behaviours. Coverage of psychotropic medications emphasizes the latest in safe pharmaceutical treatment in mental health care. Coverage of internet usage features emerging mental health issues surrounding use of the internet, highlighting related addictions and violence. Updated DSM-5 diagnoses include the latest information on new mental health diagnoses recognized by the American Psychiatric Association. Sample client care plans show how members of the health care team work collaboratively to meet client needs. Case studies use realistic client situations to strengthen critical thinking and ensure that students consider psychosocial aspects of therapeutic care. Critical Thinking boxes include practice scenarios with client issues as well as questions that stimulate more careful analysis. Cultural Consideration boxes highlight cultural issues and address the varied mental health needs of culturally diverse clients. Medication Alert boxes identify the risks and possible adverse reactions of psychotherapeutic medications. Chapter objectives focus on the most important concepts. Key terms include phonetic pronunciations and text page references, and are listed in a comprehensive glossary, making it easier for students to understand and use mental health terminology. NEW! Comprehensive coverage includes Canadian statistics, research, references and resources, guidelines, assessment and screening tools, therapies, drugs, terminology, and more. NEW! Canadian cultural considerations are included when content relates to race/ethnicity, Indigenous people, and the LGBTQ2 community. NEW! Coverage of trending topics includes medical assistance in dying (MAID), the opioid crisis, legalization of cannabis (Bill C-45, the Cannabis Act), vaping, harm reduction, violence against women, and more. NEW! Balanced coverage of mental health care addresses a variety of workplace settings. NEW! Critical Thinking Questions are included at the end of each chapter, allowing students to apply concepts to practice.

Learn how to take a clear, logical, and holistic approach to physical examination and health assessment across the lifespan! Using easy-to-follow language, detailed illustrations, summary checklists, and new learning resources, Physical Examination & Health Assessment, 4th Canadian Edition, is the gold-standard in physical examination textbooks. This new edition reflects today’s nursing practice with a greater focus on diverse communities, evidence-informed content throughout, and new and enhanced case studies focusing on critical thinking and clinical judgement. It's easy to see why this text is #1 with Canadian nursing students! Approximately 150 normal and abnormal examination photos for the nose, mouth, throat, thorax, and pediatric assessment give you a fresh perspective on these key system examinations, with cultural diversity and developmental variations. Social determinants of health considerations cover the shifting landscape of Canada’s populations with strategies for integrating social, economic, and ethnocultural diversity into students’ health assessments. Assessment strategies relevant to Indigenous populations, harm reduction, nutrition, and transgender persons inform practitioners on respectful, complete care. Sectional colour bars segment body systems according to content — Structure and Function, Subjective Data, Objective Data, Documentation and Critical Thinking, Abnormal Findings. Documentation and critical thinking sections provide real world clinical examples of specific patients and how to document assessment findings. Abnormal findings tables help you recognize, sort, and describe abnormalities. Separate chapter on pregnancy provides a thorough foundation for assessing the pregnant patient. Developmental Considerations sections highlight content specific to infants, children, adolescents, pregnant individuals, and older adults. Content covering the electronic health record, charting, and narrative recording provides examples of how to document assessment findings. Two-column format distinguishes normal findings from abnormal findings and uses full-colour, step-by-step photos to clarify examination techniques and expected findings. Promoting Health boxes focus on this key aspect of Canadian health care. Summary checklists offer reviews of key examination steps.

"Developed specifically for the Canadian audience and written for first-year undergraduate students taking a general education fitness and wellness course, Fitness and Wellness in Canada: A Way of Life uses an engaging learning environment to provide students with the tools they need to become fit and well for life. In addition to providing students with an overview of the health-related components of fitness, Fitness and Wellness in Canada: A Way of Life teaches students how to embrace healthy eating and enjoy being physically active. Students learn how to establish fitness and wellness goals for now and throughout their lives. They learn how to manage stress, reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome and cancer, remain free from addiction, and develop a healthy sexuality"--