Table 5.

Two scores evaluating adherence to the MedDiet pattern.

Medas * (0–14 Points) [79,80,81]

Mediterranean Diet Score (0–9 Points) [78]

Olive oil as the main culinary fat ≥4 tablespoons per day of olive oil ≥2 servings per day of vegetables ≥3 servings per day of fruit ≥3 servings per week of legumes ≥3 servings per week of fish ≥3 servings per week of nuts ≥2 servings per week of olive oil sauce with tomato, garlic, and onion (“sofrito”) Preference for poultry more than for red meats <1 serving per day of red/processed meats <1 serving per day of butter/margarine/cream <1 serving per day of carbonated/sugared sodas <2 servings per week of commercial bakery, cakes, biscuits, or pastries ≥7 glasses per week of wine

Vegetables ** Fruit and nuts ** Legumes ** Fish ** Cereals ** MUFA/SFA ratio ** Meat/meat products # Dairy products # Alcohol: 5 to 25 g/day (women) 10 to 50 g/day (men)

* MEDAS: Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener. ** One point added to the score if the consumption results at or above the sex-specific median for the studied population. # One point added to the score if the consumption results below the sex-specific median for the studied population.