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Table 1 Adherence score of specific MedDiet components

From: MedDiet adherence score for the association between inflammatory markers and cognitive performance in the elderly: a study of the NHANES 2011–2014

Variables

Intake

MedDiet adherence score

Alcohol

 > 24 g/day

0

 < 12 g/day

1

12-24 g/day

2

Olive oil

 < 14 g/day

0

14–28 g/day

1

 > 28 g/day

2

Fruit

 < 1 CE/day

0

1–2 CEs/day

1

 > 2 CEs/day

2

Vegetables

 < 0.5 CEs/day

0

0.5–1 CE/day

1

 > 1 CE/day

2

Dairy products

 > 270 g/day

0

180–270 g/day

1

 < 180 g/day

2

Legumes

 < 70 g/day

0

70–140 g/day

1

 > 140 g/day

2

Fish

 < 100 g/day

0

100–250 g/day

1

 > 250 g/day

2

Meat and meat products

 > 120 g/day

0

80–120 g/day

1

 < 80 g/day

2

Cereals

 < 130 g/day

0

130–195 g/day

1

 > 195 g/day

2

  1. MedDiet Mediterranean diet, CE Cup equivalent