Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism / 2013 / Article / Tab 1 / Research Article
A Scientific Assessment of Sociodemographic Factors, Physical Activity Level, and Nutritional Knowledge as Determinants of Dietary Quality among Indo-Mauritian Women Table 1 Consumption frequency scores and dietary guideline scores for each food group.
Food groups Consumption frequencies Frequency Scores Recommended dietary guidelines Dietary guideline scores (1) Whole-grain cereals More than once daily 4
*Eat mostly whole grains Once daily 3 1 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 0 Rarely/never 0 (4) Fruits More than once daily 4
Add colour with fruits Once daily 3 1 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 0 Rarely/never 0 (7) Beans or pulses More than once daily 4
*Eat vegetable protein daily Once daily 3 1 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 0 Rarely/never 0 (8) Dairy products More than once daily 4
*Enjoy calcium-rich foods Once daily 3 1 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 0 Rarely/never 0 (9) Red meat More than once daily 4
**Eat foods that are low in fat, especially saturated fat Once daily 3 0 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 1 Rarely/never 0 (13) Fish More than once daily 4
*Choose healthy protein Once daily 3 1 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 0 Rarely/never 0 (14) Sweetened foods More than once daily 4
**Limit your intake of added sugars from beverages and foods Once daily 3 0 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 1 Rarely/never 0 (16) Fast foods More than once daily 4
**Choose and prepare foods with less salt Once daily 3 0 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 1 Rarely/never 0 (18) Alcoholic drinks More than once daily 4
*Do not drink alcohol when you may become pregnant Once daily 3 0 Once or more per week 2 Once or more per month 1 1 Rarely/never 0
CDPH: California Department of Public Health;
MOHQL: Ministry of Health and Quality of Life (Mauritius).
