Article: Nutrient density index.(ingredient in global use)

A refreshing twist on improving people's diets is gaining momentum. This nutritional guidance puts maximum nutrients per calorie center stage instead of holding a continuous spotlight on calories, carbs or fat control for weight management.

"Naturally Nutrient Rich"--an approach to counter an American diet that has become calorie-rich and nutrient-compromised--was presented at the American Dietetic Association Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo held in Anaheim, Calif. in October 2004. It explained the science behind a new nutrient density index that ranks foods by nutritional value, and encourages nutrient-dense natural whole food selections. This framework is about ...

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