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Table 17 Correlations of FAO/WHO and DCCT/EDIC formulas and 12 Harvard categorical food profiling results excluding potatoes and dairy products

From: Future body mass index modelling based on macronutrient profiles and physical activity

Food profiling system

FAO/WHO formula r (P)

DCCT/EDIC BMI formula r (P)

FAO/WHO and DCCT/EDIC formulas averaged r (P)

FAO/WHO Mean BMI for countries adjusted for Weight change/4 years

1.0

0.03 (0.92)

0.70 (0.0115)

DCCT/EDIC BMI change/year formula adjusted for weight change/4 years

0.03 (0.92)

1.0

0.74 (0.0126)

Harvard Diet and Lifestyle Food Profiling Scheme

0.80 (0.0019)

0.57 (0.0507)

0.85 (<0.0004)