Recommendation

Calculation

Score^**

Vegetables

≥ 28 servings/week

portion of 28^*

3

Fruits

≥ 21 servings/week

portion of 21^*

3

Low-Fat or Non-Fat Dairy

14-18 servings/week

0.5 if in range, otherwise 0

0.5

Regular Dairy

≤ 6 serving/week

0.5 if in range, otherwise 0

0.5

Fish

≥ 4 servings/week

portion of 4^*

2

Poultry

≤ 3 servings/week

1.0 if in range, otherwise 0

1

Red Meat

≤ 2 servings/week

1.0 if in range, otherwise 0

1

Beans

≥ 3 servings/week

1.5 if in range, otherwise 0

1.5

Nuts & Healthy Oils

≥ 5 servings/week

2.0 if in range, otherwise 0

2

Other Fats

≤ 7 servings/week

0.5 if in range, otherwise 0

0.5

Sweets & Processed Foods

≤ 3 servings/week

1.0 if in range, otherwise 0

1

Whole-Grains & Potatoes

≥ 49 servings/week

portion of 49^*

1

Total Score

17