NICE Guidelines and Refernces

BMI

Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight (WHO, 2010)

Waist circumferences

Measurement around the waist, used as an indicator of abdominal obesity (NICE CG 189, 2014)

Obesity

Condition characterised by excessive body fat accumulation (NICE CG189, 2014)

HbA1c

HbA1c is a marker of average blood glucose levels over the past 2-3 months (NICE NG28, 2015)

T2D

Type 2 Diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way the body metabolises glucose (NICE PH 38, 2012)

CVD

Cardiovascular Disease, a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels (NICE NG 238, 2023)

TC & LDL-C

Total Cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels should be <4.0 mmol/L and <2 mmol/L respectively (JBS2, 2005)

Non-HDL-C

Non-HDL Cholesterol level aim for < 2.5 mmol/L (JBS3, 2014)

HDL-C & TG

HDL Cholesterol at lower levels is associated with higher risk and Triglyceride levels of <1.7 mmol/L indicate lower risk whereas higher levels indicate a need to look for other risk factors (ESC, 2021)

ENERGY

Reference (HENRY, 2005)

Protein

EAR Recommends an intake of 0.6g per kg of body weight to avoid overfeeding (COMA, 1991)

Fluid

Refernce (EFSA, 2010)