Sources & References

BMI

WHO BMI classification – https://www.who.int/data/gho/indicator-metadata-registry/imr-details/158

Calorie Guidelines (TDEE, Targets)

Mifflin MD et al. (1990) – Predicting resting energy expenditure – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2305711/
NHS – Understanding calories – https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/managing-your-weight/understanding-calories/
CDC – Healthy eating for a healthy weight – https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/healthy_eating/index.html

Recommendations

NICE CG189 – Obesity: identification, assessment and management – https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg189
WHO – Healthy diet factsheet – https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/healthy-diet

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