The Thumbs Classification is a simple pictogram to describe the healthiness of a packaged food that is used in Australia and New Zealand.
Parameters:
(1) health star rating (HSR)
(2) type of food (core vs discretionary food)
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Health Star Rating
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Type of Food
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Thumbs Designation
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>= 4.5
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core
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double thumbs up
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3.5 to 4.0
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core
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single thumbs up
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>= 3.5
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discretionary
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thumbs sideways
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<= 3
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core
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thumbs sideways
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<= 3
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discretionary
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thumbs down
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where:
• The Health Star Rating is used in Australia and New Zealand.
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Thumbs Designation
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Level of Healthiness
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one or two thumbs up
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healthy
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thumbs sideways
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somewhat healthy
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thumbs down
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unhealthy
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