Table 1 Components of the Macronutrient Quality Index (MQI)
From: Exploring metabolic syndrome and dietary quality in Iranian adults: a cross-sectional study
Components of macronutrient quality index | Index range (Points) | Criteria for minimum index | Criteria for maximum index |
|---|---|---|---|
CQI | 1–5 | Minimum CQI (first quintile) | Maximum CQI (fifth quintile) |
FQI | 1–5 | Minimum FQI (first quintile) | Maximum FQI (fifth quintile) |
HPPQI | 1–5 | Minimum HPPQI (first quintile) | Maximum HPPQI (fifth quintile) |
Total index (range) | 3–15 |