|
Food Groups |
Kilocalories % |
Rating |
Score |
Maximum* Score permissible from each food group |
|
Cereals Roots and tubers Bananas & Plantains |
45 |
0.5 |
22.5 |
30 |
|
Animal products |
20 |
2.0 |
40.0 |
40 |
|
Added fats and oils |
10 |
1.0 |
10.0 |
10 |
|
Nuts and oilseeds |
3 |
0.5 |
1.5 |
5 |
|
Pulses, beans & soyabeans |
5 |
2.0 |
10.0 |
10 |
|
Sweeteners |
8 |
0.5 |
4.0 |
5 |
|
Fruits & vegetables |
5 |
2.0 |
10.0 |
10 |
|
Beverage and seasonings |
4 |
0.5 |
2.0 |
5 |
|
Total |
100 |
|
100 |
|
* Maximum scores allowed are, for instance, 60% kilocalories from cereal group (score = 60% x 0.5 = 30), 20% kilocalories from animal products (score = 20% x 2.0 = 40), etc. Over and above the maximum score limit, there will be no additional score to the diet from that food group. For example, 85% kilocalories from the cereal group will score 30 and not (85% x 0.5 = 42.5), similarly 45% kilocalories from animal products will score 40 and not (45% x 2.0=90).
