Validity of MNI and Its Relationship With HEI-2015

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Healthy People

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06913946

AYBUELİBOL0010

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study assessed the validity of the "My Nutrition Index" (MNI) and its relationship with the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) in the Turkish population. A cross-sectional study of 498 participants aged 19-64 years was conducted, collecting demographic, anthropometric, and three-day food consumption data to calculate both indices. Pearson's correlation was used for analysis.

Full description

Introduction: Healthy eating is a crucial concept encompassing biochemical, physical, and psychosocial domains, and various nutritional indices and scales have been developed to assess the healthfulness of individuals' diets.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the validity of the "My Nutrition Index" (MNI) and examine its relationship with the Healthy Eating Index-2015 (HEI-2015) in the Turkish population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 498 participants aged 19-64 years. Demographic and anthropometric data were collected, and three-day food consumption records were obtained to calculate both the My Nutrition Index and the Healthy Eating Index-2015. Participants' nutritional data were analyzed, and the relationship between the two indices was examined using Pearson's correlation test. Data analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS Statistics 26 software package.

Enrollment: 498 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 19 to 64 years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

-Individuals aged 19-64 years

Exclusion criteria

• Individuals with physician-diagnosed psychological disorders.
• Individuals who regularly used medication or vitamin supplements.
• Individuals with alcohol or substance addiction.
• Pregnant or nursing women.

Trial design

498 participants in 1 patient group

adults

Description:

The study included 498 individuals aged 19-65. Data were collected using a demographic survey, Three-Day Food Consumption Record Form, and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The Three-Day Food Consumption Record Form was used to calculate the MNI and HEI-2015.