David Sinclair· PhD
The score for each of the 12 components of the HEI was calculated using the procedure provided on The National Cancer Institute’s Applied Research website The nine adequacy components included total fruits, whole fruits, total vegetables, greens and beans, whole grains, dairy, total protein foods, seafood and plant proteins, and fatty acids The three moderation components included refined grains, sodium, and empty calories (solid fats, added sugar, and alcohol)