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A Class Act - Revising Food Classifications To Enable Automated Assessment Of Compliance With Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, H. Al-Sehaim, F. E. Douglas Jan 2020

A Class Act - Revising Food Classifications To Enable Automated Assessment Of Compliance With Food-Based Dietary Guidelines, H. Al-Sehaim, F. E. Douglas

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Food classification systems make it easier to compare data from various sources and aids in the creation of public health guidelines. These systems can include a large amount of foods divided into various food groups and broader food categories.(1) Nutritics employs a standardised food categorisation system containing 114 unique categories. Food-based dietary guidelines (FBDG) categorise food types into general food groups to enable communication around amounts to consume daily basis to promote good health.(2) The correct classification of foods is essential to enable the implementation of an automated feature in Nutritics to assess compliance with FBDGs.This project aims to revise …