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Vita Health Score

The Vita Health Score is Eaternity's evidence-based nutritional quality rating that helps consumers make choices that are good for both personal health and planetary health. Based on WHO dietary recommendations and the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, it provides a scientifically rigorous assessment of food quality.

Integration with Eaternity Score

The Vita Health Score enables identification of win-win foods by combining health and environmental metrics:

HealthEnvironmental ImpactExamplesRecommendation
HighLowLegumes, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nutsOptimal Choice ✓✓
HighHighSome fish, grass-fed meatModeration
LowLowRefined grains, some processed plant foodsModerate
LowHighUltra-processed meats, high-sugar productsMinimize ✗✗

Consumer Communication

On-Pack Display

The simple A-E rating allows consumers to understand nutritional quality at a glance:

┌─────────────────┐
│ VITA SCORE │
│ B │
│ Good Health │
│ Choice │
└─────────────────┘

QR Code Link: Detailed breakdown explaining:

  • Why this rating?
  • What makes it healthy?
  • How to use this product in a balanced diet?

What It Measures

The Vita Score evaluates:

  • Beneficial components: Fiber, unsaturated fats, protein quality, vitamins, minerals
  • Limiting factors: Added sugars, saturated fats, sodium, refined grains
  • Dietary risk factors: Alignment with WHO recommendations

Result: A simple A-E rating that consumers can understand at a glance.

Detailed Methodology

For the complete scientific foundation including:

  • Global Burden of Disease study data
  • Calculation formulas and scoring components
  • Detailed examples with calculations

Full Vita Score Methodology →


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