Mixed

The Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) quantifies the inflammatory potential of a diet by scoring 45 food parameters against a global composite database, where higher scores indicate a maximally pro-inflammatory diet and lower scores indicate a maximally anti-inflammatory diet.

To use the DII, you need detailed dietary data (like a 24-hour recall) covering 45 specific nutrients and food components. The score is calculated by comparing your intake of these items to a global average. A high positive score means your diet is likely pro-inflammatory (linked to chronic disease risk), while a negative score means it is anti-inflammatory. This tool is best used by health professionals to assess dietary patterns in epidemiological or clinical settings rather than as a simple daily checklist for individuals.