Table 2.
Mean and standard deviation for Healthy Eating Index-2010 component and total scores with median and interquartile range for toddlers participating in Greenlight (24–34 months) (n=231).
| Dietary Component1 (Max Score) | Mean | SD | Median | IQR | Percent of toddlers who achieved max score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adequacy (higher scores indicate higher consumption) | |||||
| Total Fruit (5) | 4.1 | 1.5 | 5.0 | 3.4–5.0 | 65 |
| Whole Fruit (5) | 3.8 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 2.8–5.0 | 63 |
| Total Vegetables (5) | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 1.1–3.1 | 10 |
| Greens and Beans (5) | 1.4 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0–3.0 | 16 |
| Whole Grains (10) | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 0.7–7.1 | 13 |
| Dairy (10) | 9.0 | 2.4 | 10.0 | 10.0–10.0 | 79 |
| Total Protein Foods (5) | 3.9 | 1.5 | 4.8 | 2.9–5.0 | 53 |
| Seafood and Plant Proteins (5) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0–3.0 | 18 |
| Fatty Acid Ratio (10) | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.0–3.5 | 7 |
| Moderation (higher scores indicates lower consumption) | |||||
| Refined Grains (10) | 7.7 | 2.9 | 9.0 | 5.9–10.0 | 45 |
| Sodium (10) | 5.3 | 3.4 | 5.4 | 2.4–8.5 | 19 |
| Empty Calories (20) | 17.8 | 3.1 | 19.1 | 16.2–20.0 | 45 |
| Total HEI-2010 Score (100) | 62.8 | 10.5 | 64.0 | 55.4–70.4 | 0 |
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A higher number signifies a healthier amount of intake