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Table 158. Desirable Dietary Patterns (DDP)


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).


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