Table 1 Overview of the PDQI components, corresponding recommended intake and maximum component scores
PDQI components | Recommended intake | Maximum component score* |
|---|---|---|
Fresh fruits & berries | Minimum 250 g/day | 10 |
Vegetables | Minimum 250 g/day | 10 |
Whole grain | Ca. 70 g/day for women | 10 |
Total Fish | 300–450 g/week | 5 |
Fatty fish | Minimum 200 (to max. 450) grams/week | 5 |
Red meat | Maximum 500 g/week | 10 |
Dairy | 3 servings (1 serving = 20 g cheese or 2 dl milk or 1 pot yoghurt (125 g) | 10 |
Saturated fat | Maximum 10% of total energy | 10 |
Trans fat | Maximum 1% of total energy | 10 |
Salt | Maximum 6 g salt/day (= 2.4 g sodium/day) | 10 |
Added sugar | Maximum 10% of total energy intake | 10 |
Dietary diversity score | Measure of diversity of foods within 4 major food groups eaten daily (grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy) | 10 |