The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes
Abstract Background Our objective was to develop a nutrient-based index for evaluating and improving menus in public catering. The nutriRECIPE-Index comprises 24 nutrients and nutrient groups. In developing the index, the following steps were included: setting the goals of the index, nutrient select...
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| author | Frank Forner Ina Volkhardt Toni Meier Olaf Christen Gabriele I. Stangl |
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| description | Abstract Background Our objective was to develop a nutrient-based index for evaluating and improving menus in public catering. The nutriRECIPE-Index comprises 24 nutrients and nutrient groups. In developing the index, the following steps were included: setting the goals of the index, nutrient selection, target metrics and scaling, weighting, proof of concept and validation of the index. Furthermore, a unique database was created to integrate bioactive plant compounds in the assessment. An assessment of standard recipes and supposedly healthy recipes should show a significant difference in the results of the nutriRECIPE-Index. Finally, the nutriRECIPE-Index should generate similar or more specific results than existing indices such as the Nutri-Score and the Healthy Meal Index. Methods A whole meal cycle (comprising 6 weeks, 106 recipes and including different menu lines, partially with different side dishes) at a university canteen was analysed with the Federal Food Code (BLS) and the nutriRECIPE-Index. The Healthy Meal Index (comprising 3 nutritionally relevant items) and the Nutri-Score algorithm (comprising 7 items) were used to validate the nutrient composition and the results of the nutriRECIPE-Index. Results The resulting scores of the recipes and menu lines showed substantial differences, wherein the meals of a health-promoting menu line usually received higher scores than the standard recipes. A correlation between the nutriRECIPE-Index and the Healthy Meal Index (0.604) and the Nutri-Score (0.591) was observed. The nutriRECIPE-Index was better at identifying the worst menus and could better separate mediocre menus from good menus. Conclusion The nutriRECIPE-Index is a useful and comprehensive tool for evaluating the nutritional value of recipes and is the first to consider bioactive plant compounds. Further adjustments to different target populations, settings, and cultural backgrounds are possible. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fd8c9f8f13c14f2c902fb25c53fc6f962025-08-20T03:42:26ZengBMCBMC Nutrition2055-09282021-11-017111110.1186/s40795-021-00483-7The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipesFrank Forner0Ina Volkhardt1Toni Meier2Olaf Christen3Gabriele I. Stangl4Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional SciencesMartin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional SciencesMartin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional SciencesMartin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional SciencesMartin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg, Institute for Agricultural and Nutritional SciencesAbstract Background Our objective was to develop a nutrient-based index for evaluating and improving menus in public catering. The nutriRECIPE-Index comprises 24 nutrients and nutrient groups. In developing the index, the following steps were included: setting the goals of the index, nutrient selection, target metrics and scaling, weighting, proof of concept and validation of the index. Furthermore, a unique database was created to integrate bioactive plant compounds in the assessment. An assessment of standard recipes and supposedly healthy recipes should show a significant difference in the results of the nutriRECIPE-Index. Finally, the nutriRECIPE-Index should generate similar or more specific results than existing indices such as the Nutri-Score and the Healthy Meal Index. Methods A whole meal cycle (comprising 6 weeks, 106 recipes and including different menu lines, partially with different side dishes) at a university canteen was analysed with the Federal Food Code (BLS) and the nutriRECIPE-Index. The Healthy Meal Index (comprising 3 nutritionally relevant items) and the Nutri-Score algorithm (comprising 7 items) were used to validate the nutrient composition and the results of the nutriRECIPE-Index. Results The resulting scores of the recipes and menu lines showed substantial differences, wherein the meals of a health-promoting menu line usually received higher scores than the standard recipes. A correlation between the nutriRECIPE-Index and the Healthy Meal Index (0.604) and the Nutri-Score (0.591) was observed. The nutriRECIPE-Index was better at identifying the worst menus and could better separate mediocre menus from good menus. Conclusion The nutriRECIPE-Index is a useful and comprehensive tool for evaluating the nutritional value of recipes and is the first to consider bioactive plant compounds. Further adjustments to different target populations, settings, and cultural backgrounds are possible.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-021-00483-7Diet qualityPublic cateringHealthy meal indexNutri-scorePublic health nutrition |
| spellingShingle | Frank Forner Ina Volkhardt Toni Meier Olaf Christen Gabriele I. Stangl The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes BMC Nutrition Diet quality Public catering Healthy meal index Nutri-score Public health nutrition |
| title | The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| title_full | The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| title_fullStr | The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| title_full_unstemmed | The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| title_short | The nutriRECIPE-Index – development and validation of a nutrient-weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| title_sort | nutrirecipe index development and validation of a nutrient weighted index for the evaluation of recipes |
| topic | Diet quality Public catering Healthy meal index Nutri-score Public health nutrition |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-021-00483-7 |
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