Table 2.
Quantitative scoring matrix for nutrient prioritisation.
| Scoring criterion | Score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Priority nutrient scoring | ||
| Baseline score: evidence of inadequate intake | 0 | No inadequacy |
| 1 | ≥20- < 40 population less than EAROR ≥ 50- < 75% population less than AI | |
| 2 | ≥40- < 60% population less than EAROR ≥ 75–100% population less than AI | |
| 3 | ≥60- < 80% population less than EAR | |
| 4 | ≥80% population less than EAR | |
| Additional points: evidence of increased needs a | 0 | No or equivocal evidence |
| 1 | Consistent evidence or consensus for increased needs | |
| Additional points: evidence of established association with health priority | 0 | No associated health priorities |
| 1 | One associated health priority | |
| 2 | Two associated health priorities | |
| 3 | Three associated health priorities | |
| 4 | Four associated health priorities | |
| 5 | Five associated health priorities | |
| Nutrient of concern scoring | ||
| Baseline score: evidence of excess intake | 0 | No excess |
| 1 | ≥20- < 40% population greater than UL | |
| 2 | ≥40- < 60% population greater than UL | |
| 3 | ≥60- < 80% population greater than UL | |
| 4 | ≥80% population greater than UL | |
| Additional points: evidence of decreased needs a | 0 | No or equivocal evidence |
| 1 | Consistent evidence or consensus for decreased needs | |
| Additional points: evidence of established adverse association with health priority | 0 | No associated health priorities |
| 1 | One associated health priority | |
| 2 | Two associated health priorities | |
| 3 | Three associated health priorities | |
| 4 | Four or more associated health priorities | |
| 5 | Five associated health priorities | |
| Total score | Priority nutrient score minus nutrient of concern score | |
a
Relative to the current EAR, RDI, or AI. AI, Adequate Intake; EAR, Estimated Average Requirement; UL, Upper Level of Intake.