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Draft Australian Dietary Guidelines (PDF, 3MB) - Eat For Health

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Institutes of <strong>Health</strong> have recommended that an operational definition of overweight be a BMI of atleast 25kg/m 2 and obesity as a BMI of at least 30kg/m 2 .A large number of anthropometric measurements and indices have been proposed for assessingand monitoring levels of obesity. Methods used in research studies to measure the percentage ofbody fat are not practical for regular clinical and community use.Table A8.1 Body mass index classification (WHO)Classification (WHO) BMI (kg/m 2 )Underweight < 18.5Normal range 18.5 – 24.9Pre-obese (overweight) 25.0 – 29.9Obese class I 30.0 – 34.9Obese class II 35.0 – 39.9Obese class III > 40.0Body weightSee body mass.Brassica vegetablesVegetables from the brassica or crucifer family, collectively known as cabbages or mustards andincluding broccoli, cabbage and brussel sprouts.BreadsRefers to leavened and unleavened wholemeal, white, mixed-grain, rye and fruit breads, as well asrolls, bagels, English muffins, crispbreads, crumpets and low-fat crackers.DRAFT <strong>Australian</strong> <strong>Dietary</strong> <strong>Guidelines</strong>- December 2011 192

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