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Individual Dietary Assessment

Healthy Eating Index (HEI)

USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a measure of diet quality used to assess how well a set of foods aligns with key recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

Individual Dietary Assessment Tools

Find tools for assessing the dietary intake of individuals. See also Dietary Assessment Instruments for Research.

Fat Intake Screener

NutritionQuest.

Compare an individual's fat intake to that of the average American.

Fruit, Vegetable and Fiber Screener

NutritionQuest.

Do you get your five-a-day? Find out if you're eating enough fruits and vegetables to reduce the risk of chronic disease.

Healthy Body Calculator

Ask the Dietitian.

Calculate body frame size, Body Mass Index (BMI), waist to hip ratio, nutrient recommendations and physical activity.