Table 3.
Australian Recommended Food Score (ARFS) for diet quality and daily energy intake from core and non-core foods in pregnant Indigenous women in the Gomeroi gaaynggal cohort (n = 103).
| ARFS (Maximum Possible Score) | Median | IQR |
|---|---|---|
| Total (73) | 28 | 21–3 5 |
| Vegetables (21) | 11 | 6–1 5 |
| Fruit (12) | 5 | 2–7 |
| Meat (7) | 2 | 1–3 |
| Meat and alternatives (6) | 1 | 0–1 |
| Grains (13) | 3 | 2–4 |
| Dairy (11) | 4 | 3–5 |
| Water (1) | 1 | 0–1 |
| Condiments (2) * | 1 | 1–2 |
| Other | Median | IQR |
| Core foods 1 (kJ) | 5414 | 3863–7180 |
| Core foods (% Energy) 1,2 | 59 | 51–69 |
| Non-core foods 3 (kJ) | 3481 | 2236–4919 |
| Non-core foods (% Energy) 2,3 | 41 | 31–49 |
IQR: Interquartile range. * Condiments include vegemite and tomato sauce for their nutritional properties. 1 Core food includes breads and cereals, fruit, vegetables, dairy and alternatives, meat and alternatives. 2 Calculated as a percentage of total daily energy intake. 3 Non-core foods include soft drinks, sweets and energy-dense nutrient-poor foods.