Dietary inflammatory index
Dietary Inflammatory Index (Pronunciation: Die-ta-ry In-flam-ma-to-ry In-dex, Etymology: Derived from the words 'diet', 'inflammatory' and 'index') is a scoring algorithm that quantifies the inflammatory potential of an individual's diet. It is a tool used in nutritional epidemiology to assess the overall inflammatory potential of a person's diet.
Overview
The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) was developed by researchers to assess the inflammatory potential of an individual's diet. It is based on scientific evidence demonstrating that diet can modulate inflammation. The DII is calculated based on the intake of 45 food parameters, including macronutrients, micronutrients, and other food components and bioactive compounds.
Calculation
The DII calculation involves a complex algorithm that takes into account the intake of 45 food parameters. These parameters include macronutrients, micronutrients, and other food components and bioactive compounds. Each parameter is assigned a score based on its pro- or anti-inflammatory properties, and these scores are then summed to give the overall DII score.
Use in Research
The DII has been used in numerous epidemiological studies to investigate the relationship between diet and inflammation-related health outcomes. It has been associated with various health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity.
Limitations
While the DII provides a useful tool for assessing the inflammatory potential of diet, it has some limitations. It does not take into account the total energy intake or the overall quality of the diet. Furthermore, the DII is based on self-reported dietary data, which may be subject to reporting bias.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dietary inflammatory index
- Wikipedia's article - Dietary inflammatory index
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