Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI)
Assess diet quality using Canada's Healthy Eating Food Index. Evaluate nutritional quality across 10 components for comprehensive dietary analysis.
HEFI Analysis Tools
Choose from our comprehensive HEFI analysis tools to assess dietary quality and make informed nutrition decisions.
Calculate HEFI Score
Calculate comprehensive HEFI scores for individual foods or food combinations using Canada's validated algorithm.
Compare Foods
Compare HEFI scores across multiple foods to identify healthier options and dietary patterns.
Food Profile
Get detailed HEFI analysis for individual foods with component breakdowns and recommendations.
HEFI Components
The Healthy Eating Food Index evaluates diet quality across 10 key components, with a maximum total score of 80 points.
Vegetables and Fruits
Adequate intake of vegetables and fruits
Whole Grains
Proportion of whole grain foods
Grain Products Ratio
Ratio of whole grains to total grains
Protein Foods
Adequate protein food intake
Plant Protein
Proportion of plant-based proteins
Beverages
Recommended beverage choices
Fatty Acids
Ratio of unsaturated to saturated fats
Saturated Fats
Limitation of saturated fat intake
Free Sugars
Limitation of free sugar intake
Sodium
Limitation of sodium intake
About the Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI)
The Healthy Eating Food Index (HEFI-2019) is a validated tool developed by Health Canada to assess how well dietary patterns align with Canada's Food Guide recommendations.
HEFI evaluates diet quality across 10 components that reflect key recommendations from the 2019 Canada's Food Guide, including adequate consumption of nutritious foods and moderation of nutrients of public health concern.
This tool is valuable for researchers, dietitians, and health professionals working to assess and improve dietary quality in Canadian populations.