Table 2 Evaluation scheme according to the Healthy Meal Index [18] (simplified)
Compound | Rating | Criteria | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
fruits and vegetables | 0 | < 1 unit | < 75 g |
1 | > = 1 unit | > = 75 g | |
2 | > 2 units | > = 150 g | |
fat quantity and quality | 0 | amount fat units > amount starch units | fat unit: 5 g; starch unit: > = 400j = 23,5 g carbohydrates |
1 | amount fat units = amount starch units | (minus sugar and sweets) | |
2 | amount fat units < amount starch units | or: amount fat units = amount starch units and the fat is from plants | |
wholegrain and potatoes | 0 | < 0,5 units wholegrain/potatoes | < 37,5 g pasta/rice or 25 g bread or 75 g potatoes |
1 | > = 0,5 units wholegrain/potatoes | > = 37,5 g pasta/rice or 25 g bread or 75 g potatoes | |
2 | > = 1 units wholegrain/potatoes | > = 37,5 g pasta/rice or 25 g bread or 75 g potatoes |