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. 2022 Dec 5;41(Suppl 1):e853–e862. doi: 10.1055/a-1961-2059

Table 6. HEI-2015 a scores stratified by IPD .

Diet scores Maximum points Mean of HEI-2015 score p -Value
Total ( n  = 143) IPD ( n  = 40) No IPD ( n  = 103)
Adequacy
 Total fruits b 5 4.19 4.16 4.21 0.83
 Whole fruits c 5 4.59 4.49 4.63 0.42
 Total vegetables d 5 4.23 4.22 4.23 0.92
 Greens and beans d 5 4.35 4.11 4.44 0.16
 Whole grains 10 2.58 2.48 2.62 0.65
 Dairy e 10 6.02 5.27 6.31 0.03 a
 Total frotein foods f 5 4.59 4.55 4.61 0.68
 Seafood and plant proteins f, g 5 4.34 4.26 4.37 0.62
 Fatty acids h 10 6.00 6.07 5.97 0.85
Moderation
 Refined grains 10 7.72 7.54 7.79 0.57
 Sodium 10 5.07 5.08 5.06 0.97
 Added sugars 10 8.52 8.81 8.40 0.38
 Saturated fats 10 5.07 4.96 5.12 0.78
Total HEI-2015 score 100 67.27 66.01 67.76 0.25

Abbreviations: HEI, Healthy Eating Index; IPD, ischemic placental disease.

a

Intakes between the minimum and maximum standards are scored proportionately.

b

Includes 100% fruit juice.

c

Includes all forms except juice.

d

Includes legumes (beans and peas).

e

Includes all milk products, such as fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and fortified soy beverages.

f

Includes legumes (beans and peas).

g

Includes seafood, nuts, seeds, soy products (other than beverages), and legumes (beans and peas).

h

Ratio of poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs and MUFAs) to saturated fatty acids (SFAs).