Table 3.
Definition of the healthy lifestyle score.
| Characteristics | Condition to Score | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Olive oil as principal fat | Yes | 1 |
| Protein group 1,4 | ≥1 serving/day | 1 |
| Cereal group 2,5 | 3–6 servings/day | 1 |
| Salad and vegetables 6 | ≥2 servings/day | 1 |
| Fresh fruits 7 | ≥2 servings/day | 1 |
| Sausages 8 | ≤1 serving/day | 1 |
| Buns and pastries 3,9 | <2 servings/week | 1 |
| Tobacco | Never | 1 |
| Former | 0 | |
| Actual | −1 | |
| Illicit drugs | Never | 1 |
| Former | 0 | |
| Actual | −1 | |
| Activity factor | Above the median | 1 |
| Pre-gestational BMI | 18.5–24.9 kg/m2 | 1 |
| Total | −2 to 11 |
1 The protein group included: meat, eggs, fish, legumes and nuts. 2 The cereal group included: bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. 3 The buns and pastries group included all commercial pastries, sweets, doughnuts, etc. 4 A serving size for the protein group was defined as: one egg, 100–125 g of meat, 125–150 g of fish, 30 g of nuts, 60–80 g of legumes. 5 A serving size for the cereal group was defined as: 40–60 g of bread, 60–80 g of rice or pasta and 150–200 g of potatoes. 6 A serving size of salad or vegetables was defined as: 150–200 g of salad or 200 g of cooked vegetables. 7 A serving size of fruit was defined as: 120–200 g of fruit or 200 mL of natural juice. 8 A serving size of sausages was defined as 50 g. 9 A serving size of buns and pastries was defined as 50 g.