The overall nutritional quality index was a nutritional rating system developed at the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center in 2008. A proprietary algorithm assigned foods a score between 1 and 100 intended to reflect the overall nutritional value a portion of the given food provided.[1] The system was marketed commercially as NuVal by NuVal, LLC, a joint venture with Topco Associates.[2] Over 1600 grocery stores in the United States placed NuVal scores on product shelf tags next to the price.[3][2] The commercial product was discontinued in 2017 amid accusations of conflicts of interest and criticism of NuVal LLC's refusal to publish the algorithm.[4] Either of which may have contributed to some inconsistencies in scoring where certain processed foods scored higher than, for instance, canned fruits and vegetables.[4]
The algorithm considers thirty nutrient factors, like the relative portions of vitamins, sugar, saturated fat, and trans fats and the quality of the protein and fat,[5] and produces a score from one to 100. Higher scores represent greater overall nutritional value. However, the actual algorithm, including the relative weights of the nutrients, was never disclosed to the public.[4]
^ abcSaner, Emine (21 October 2008). "Think you know what's good for you to eat? asks Emine Saner". the Guardian. from the original on 2018-09-18. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
^ ab"NuVal Nutritional Scoring System Will Debut in Major U.S. Chains This September". New Hope Network. Braintree, MA: Informa Markets. PRNewswire via COMTEX. 11 July 2008. from the original on 2019-09-22. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
^Watson, Elaine (13 November 2017). "Goodbye NuVal… and good riddance?". FoodNavigator-USA. William Reed Media Inc. from the original on 2020-08-11. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
^ abcXiong, Amy (2017-11-03). "Yale researcher's ratings service discontinued". Yale Daily News. from the original on 2019-10-27. Retrieved 2019-10-27.
^"ONQI: The Science Behind The Scores". nuval.com. from the original on 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
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overall, nutritional, quality, index, overall, nutritional, quality, index, nutritional, rating, system, developed, yale, griffin, prevention, research, center, 2008, proprietary, algorithm, assigned, foods, score, between, intended, reflect, overall, nutritio. The overall nutritional quality index was a nutritional rating system developed at the Yale Griffin Prevention Research Center in 2008 A proprietary algorithm assigned foods a score between 1 and 100 intended to reflect the overall nutritional value a portion of the given food provided 1 The system was marketed commercially as NuVal by NuVal LLC a joint venture with Topco Associates 2 Over 1600 grocery stores in the United States placed NuVal scores on product shelf tags next to the price 3 2 The commercial product was discontinued in 2017 amid accusations of conflicts of interest and criticism of NuVal LLC s refusal to publish the algorithm 4 Either of which may have contributed to some inconsistencies in scoring where certain processed foods scored higher than for instance canned fruits and vegetables 4 Contents 1 Description 2 Selected NuVal Scores 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksDescription editThe algorithm considers thirty nutrient factors like the relative portions of vitamins sugar saturated fat and trans fats and the quality of the protein and fat 5 and produces a score from one to 100 Higher scores represent greater overall nutritional value However the actual algorithm including the relative weights of the nutrients was never disclosed to the public 4 Broccoli blueberries okra oranges and green beans were some foods that received the best score 100 while ice pops and soft drinks received the worst 1 1 Selected NuVal Scores editFood name ONQIBroccoli 100Blueberries 100Okra 100Orange 100Green beans 100Pineapple 99Radish 99Summer squash 98Apple 96Green cabbage 96Tomato 96Clementine 94Watermelon 94Mango 93Red onions 93Fresh figs 91Grapes 91Banana 91Milk skimmed 91Avocado 89Oatmeal 88Atlantic salmon fillet 87Atlantic halibut fillet 82Catfish fillet 82Cod fillet 82Tilapia fillet 82Oysters 81Swordfish steak 81Prawns 75Shrimp 75Clams 71Monkfish fillet 64Milk whole 52Scallops 51Turbot fillet 51Pasta 50Tinned peas 49Turkey breast skinless 48Prunes 45Chicken breast boneless 39Orange juice 39Lobster 36Pork tenderloin 35Flank steak Beef 34Turkey breast 31Veal chop 31Veal leg cutlet 31Beef tenderloin 30Chicken drumstick 30Pork chop boneless centre cut 28Chicken wings 28Lamb chops loin 28Leg of lamb 28Ham whole 27Raisins 26Green olives 24Bagel 23Peanut butter 23Condensed cream of broccoli soup 21Salted dry roasted peanuts 21Fried egg 18Swiss cheese 17Diet fizzy drinks 15Non streaky bacon 13Pretzel sticks 11Dark chocolate 10White bread 9Salami 7Hot dog 5Cheese puffs 4Milk chocolate 3Apple pie 2Crackers 2Fizzy drinks 1Popsicle 1 1 See also editPortal nbsp Food Nutrient densityReferences edit a b c Saner Emine 21 October 2008 Think you know what s good for you to eat asks Emine Saner the Guardian Archived from the original on 2018 09 18 Retrieved 2019 10 27 a b NuVal Nutritional Scoring System Will Debut in Major U S Chains This September New Hope Network Braintree MA Informa Markets PRNewswire via COMTEX 11 July 2008 Archived from the original on 2019 09 22 Retrieved 2019 10 27 Watson Elaine 13 November 2017 Goodbye NuVal and good riddance FoodNavigator USA William Reed Media Inc Archived from the original on 2020 08 11 Retrieved 2019 10 27 a b c Xiong Amy 2017 11 03 Yale researcher s ratings service discontinued Yale Daily News Archived from the original on 2019 10 27 Retrieved 2019 10 27 ONQI The Science Behind The Scores nuval com Archived from the original on 2017 07 22 Retrieved 2020 04 27 External links editYale Griffin Prevention Research Center Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Overall nutritional quality index amp oldid 1150753224, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
