Table 4.
Comparison of median HEI scores for Army soldiers and NHANES match for civilians.
| HEI Component | Army Soldier Median (25–75% Range) | NHANES Match Median (25–75% Range) |
|---|---|---|
| Adequate components | ||
| Total fruit | 3.7 (2.4–5.0) | 2.9 (2.4–3.0) |
| Whole fruit | 4.1 (2.0–5.0) | 3.4 (2.9–3.9) |
| Total vegetables | 3.2 (2.4–4.3) | 3.5 (3.1–4.0) |
| Greens and beans | 4.2 (2.3–5.0) | 3.4 (2.3–3.9) |
| Whole grains | 2.3 (1.4–4.1) | 2.9 (2.4–3.4) |
| Dairy | 5.2 (3.7–7.4) | 6.6 (5.9–7.6) |
| Total protein foods | 4.2 (3.5–5.0) | 5 (5–5) |
| Seafood and plant proteins | 3.7 (1.8–5.0) | 4.6 (4.0–4.8) |
| Fatty acids | 4.9 (3.3–6.5) | 4.2 (4.2–4.2) |
| Moderation components | ||
| Refined grains | 8.9 (7.2–10) | 4.2 (3.1–5.2) |
| Sodium | 3.7 (2.0–5.7) | 3.6 (3.6–3.6) |
| Added sugar | 7.8 (5.6–9.3) | 6.1 (5.5–6.9) |
| Saturated fats | 5.5 (3.6–7.3) | 5.2 (5.2–5.2) |
| Total HEI | 59.9 (53–67) | 55.4 (52–58) |