Support & helpful resources

Where can I go for help and support?

The registered dietitians at the Odette Cancer Centre are happy to answer your questions about your healthy body weight. They can also support your weight loss or weight gain efforts and refer you to programs or services to help you reach your goals.
Find a registered dietitian in your area using the online list on the Dietitians of Canada website. Go to http://www.dietitians.ca/ and click on "Looking for a Nutrition Professional? Find a Dietitian". You can search for a dietitian in your area who specializes in weight control.
EatRight Ontario website offers two ways for you to contact a registered dietitian for advice on healthy weight loss. You can email (anytime) or call toll free (1-877-510-5102).

Helpful resources

Canadian Guidelines for Body Weight Classification in Adults. Health Canada. (2003).
BMI Calculator. Enter your height and weight and this handy tool will figure out your BMI value.
WebMD® Portion Size Guide gives great examples of reasonable portion sizes.
EATracker will let you track your daily food and activity and show you how you stack up based on Canada's Food Guide and Canada's Physical Activity Guide.
For other Your Nutrition Connection brochures in PDF, visit ync.sunnybrook.ca
Visit Sunnybrook Clinical Nutrition's healthy eating resources for more information about nutrition and portion control

Your Nutrition Connection was made possible in part due to generous donations made to the Rita Centorame Breast Cancer Prevention Fund through Sunnybrook Foundation.

Your Nutrition Connection is produced by the Partners in Nutrition Education and Research at the Odette Cancer Centre and the School of Nutrition at Ryerson University.