Tag: Obesity canada

According to a recent report from Statistics Canada covering 2022 to 2024, over two-thirds (68%) of Canadian adults had a body mass index (BMI) classified as overweight or obese, confirming Canada does use BMI as a public health metric. However, it is primarily employed for population surveillance rather than as a definitive tool for individual health diagnosis.

According to research from Statistics Canada, almost half of Canadians' daily calories come from ultra-processed foods, indicating a significant and widespread issue with unhealthy eating habits. This trend is not isolated to a specific demographic but is particularly concerning among children and adolescents, who are the highest consumers.