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How do you calculate the dietary diversity score?

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a higher dietary diversity score is consistently associated with increased access to a variety of foods and better micronutrient intake. To accurately assess this metric, you must follow a systematic process to calculate the dietary diversity score (DDS).

What is the use of a dietary diversity score sheet?

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According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), a higher dietary diversity score is consistently correlated with better micronutrient adequacy and diet quality, making the dietary diversity score sheet a simple yet powerful tool for nutritional assessment. These sheets provide a quick, qualitative snapshot of the variety in diets for individuals or entire households.

How to Interpret Dietary Diversity Score for Better Nutrition

3 min read
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), higher dietary diversity scores (DDS) are often correlated with better nutrient adequacy and overall health outcomes. This guide explains how to interpret dietary diversity score, breaking down the meanings behind various scoring methods to help you understand what they indicate about diet quality.