An alternative dietary variety score reflects nutrient adequacy across different life stages in Japanese women (opens in new tab)

BackgroundThe Dietary Variety Score (DVS) is a simple indicator of dietary variety widely used in Japan, particularly among older adults. However, its applicability to younger populations remains uncertain, and some components—most notably “fats and oils”—may not fully reflect current nutritional priorities, including the promotion of whole grains for the prevention of noncommunicable diseases. We developed an Alternative Dietary Variety Score (ADVS) and examined whether the original and alte...