TABLE 1.
DQI and MDS components1
| Component | Scoring | DQI | MDS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat (%) | − | ● | — |
| Folate | + | ● | — |
| Iron | + | ● | — |
| Calcium | + | ● | — |
| Fruits | + | ● | ● |
| Grains | + | ● | ● |
| Sweets | − | ● | ● |
| Vegetables | + | ● | ● |
| Fat ratio2 | + | — | ● |
| Fish | + | — | ● |
| Legumes | + | — | ● |
| Meat | − | — | ● |
| Dairy | − | — | ● |
1
– indicates a negatively scored component; + indicates a positively scored component; — indicates that the component was not included in score; and ● indicates that the component was included in score. DQI, Diet Quality Index; MDS, Mediterranean diet score.
2
Ratio of monounsaturated to saturated FA intake.