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POIDS-SANTE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Hygiene and Health
- Dietetics
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- normal weight
1, record 1, English, normal%20weight
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- healthy weight 2, record 1, English, healthy%20weight
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A body weight category defined for adults as a body mass index of 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m². 3, record 1, English, - normal%20weight
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
What is a healthy weight? If you asked a fitness trainer he or she might say, "The weight at which you look and feel your best, or the weight at which you perform your best." If you ask your doctor the reply might be, "the weight range for a given height that corresponds to the lowest risk of disease or early mortality." These are all good answers. Speaking from the health standpoint, a healthy weight is that weight which gives you the best health and the best chance for a long, enjoyable life. 4, record 1, English, - normal%20weight
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hygiène et santé
- Diététique
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poids normal
1, record 1, French, poids%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- poids santé 2, record 1, French, poids%20sant%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- poids-santé 3, record 1, French, poids%2Dsant%C3%A9
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation pondérale définie chez l’adulte par un indice de masse corporelle de 18,5 à 24,9 kg/m². 4, record 1, French, - poids%20normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de promouvoir un poids santé, Santé Canada a mis sur pied une approche particulière, au début des années 90, le programme Vitalité. 5, record 1, French, - poids%20normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poids-santé : Ce terme est d’usage correct même si, en théorie, il ne devrait pas prendre le trait d’union. À l'intérieur du terme, «santé» vient qualifier «poids». Le mot «santé» est donc un nom jouant le rôle d’un adjectif. En français, lorsque l'on combine un nom et un adjectif, il ne faut pas mettre de trait d’union. La présence du trait d’union découle sans doute du fait que les mots «poids» et «santé» sont considérés au premier niveau comme deux noms, ce qui ne correspond pas à leur fonction grammaticale dans ce terme. 6, record 1, French, - poids%20normal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
poids santé, poids-santé : au pluriel : des poids santé, des poids-santé. 6, record 1, French, - poids%20normal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-11-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Healthy Living Strategy
1, record 2, English, Healthy%20Living%20Strategy
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HLS 2, record 2, English, HLS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Integrated Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy 3, record 2, English, Integrated%20Pan%2DCanadian%20Healthy%20Living%20Strategy
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In September 2002, F-P/T Ministers of Health agreed to develop a Pan-Canadian Healthy Living Strategy (HLS) that would emphasize, in its first phase, nutrition, physical activity, and their relation to healthy weights. The HLS has identified children and youth and Aboriginal Peoples as priority targets. 4, record 2, English, - Healthy%20Living%20Strategy
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Healthy Living Strategy provides a conceptual framework for sustained action based on Healthy Living. It envisions a healthy nation in which all Canadians experience the conditions that support the attainment of good health. The goals of the Strategy are to improve overall health outcomes and to reduce health disparities. Grounded in a population health approach, the initial emphasis is on healthy eating, physical activity, and their relationship to healthy weights. 3, record 2, English, - Healthy%20Living%20Strategy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie en matière de modes de vie sains
1, record 2, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SMVS 2, record 2, French, SMVS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Stratégie pancanadienne intégrée en matière de modes de vie sains 3, record 2, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20pancanadienne%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En septembre 2002, les ministres FPT de la Santé ont convenu d’élaborer une Stratégie pancanadienne en matière de modes de vie sains(SMVS) qui mettra l'accent, dans un premier temps, sur la nutrition, l'activité physique et leur relation avec les poids-santé. Dans la SMVS, les enfants et les jeunes ainsi que les Autochtones figurent comme cibles prioritaires. 4, record 2, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La Stratégie en matière de modes de vie sains offre un cadre conceptuel d’action soutenue fondé sur les modes de vie sains. Elle donne une vision d’une nation saine, où tous les Canadiens et les Canadiennes vivent dans des conditions leur permettant d’être en bonne santé. La Stratégie vise à améliorer l'ensemble des résultats de santé et à réduire les disparités. Fondée sur une approche axée sur la santé de la population, elle mettra tout d’abord l'accent sur l'alimentation saine, l'activité physique et leur lien avec le poids santé. 3, record 2, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20modes%20de%20vie%20sains
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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