Dr. Matta Healthy Resource Page

Here you will find different links and information, some that others wrote and some I have written myself, all available to you to stay informed and educated on health and staying fit. To help you gain an idea of how you measure up with your weight I have included a BMI calculator on the page to check where your BMI comes in at.

• Lecture to the College of Family Physicians
• Article written by Dr Matta for the Canadian Journal of Diagnosis on FP and Weight

• The USDA Food Database
• CBC Marketplace Report - fast weight loss programs 

Body mass index (BMI) is measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women.

BMI Categories:

• Normal weight = 18.5-24.9
• Overweight = 25-29.9
• Obese Class 1= 30-34.9
• Obese Class 2= 35-39.9
• Severe Obesity = >40

Use the BMI Calculator
Click here to see a table of BMI rates