- Light gray rows indicate components found in both the HEI–2005 and HEI–2010; Black rows indicate components found only in the HEI–2005; Dark gray rows indicate components found only in the HEI–2010
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aIntakes between the minimum and maximum standards are scored proportionately except for Saturated Fat and Sodium
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bIntakes between the minimum and maximum standards are scored proportionately
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cIncludes 100% fruit juice
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dIncludes all forms except juice
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eIncludes any beans and peas (called Legumes in HEI–2005) not counted as Total Protein Foods (called Meat and Beans in HEI–2005)
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fIncludes all milk products, such as fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese, and fortified soy beverages
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gBeans and peas are included here (and not with vegetables) when the Total Protein Foods (called Meat and Beans in HEI–2005) standard is otherwise not met
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hIncludes seafood, nuts, seeds, soy products (other than beverages) as well as beans and peas counted as Total Protein Foods
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iIncludes non-hydrogenated vegetable oils and oils in fish, nuts, and seeds
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jRatio of poly- and monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids
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kSaturated Fat and Sodium get a score of 8 for the intake levels that reflect the 2005 Dietary Guidelines, <10% of calories from saturated fat and 1.1Â g of sodium/1,000Â kcal, respectively. Intakes between the standards for scores of 0 and 8 and between 8 and 10 are scored proportionately
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lCalories from solid fats, alcoholic beverages, and added sugars
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mCalories from solid fats, alcoholic beverages, and added sugars; threshold for counting alcohol is >13Â g/1,000Â kcal