Your Food Quality Score

Poor

0 - 6

Fair

7 - 12

Good

13 - 15

16 - 18

Very Good

Excellent

19 - 22

22

Scores go from 0-22.
A higher score means you eat more high-quality foods and less low-quality foods.

Food Quality Matters
High-quality foods help you feel your best, think clearly, and stay healthy. Eating this way can lower your chances of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, obesity, mental health problems, and some cancers over time.

Check another Lifestyle Vital Sign

Overview: This brief screener is based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to measure eating more whole foods and fewer processed foods as a Lifestyle Vital Sign. It is designed for self-assessment and lifestyle guidance. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Overview: This brief screener is based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to measure eating more whole foods and fewer processed foods as a Lifestyle Vital Sign. It is designed for self-assessment and lifestyle guidance. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Department of Nutrition & Health Science, Ball State University