scholarly journals Development and pilot testing of an omega-3 fatty acid food frequency questionnaire

2008 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. S43-S49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula K. Ritter-Gooder ◽  
Nancy M. Lewis ◽  
Kimberly Barber-Heidal ◽  
Megan Waltz-Hill
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Pilot Testing ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid

Abstract P218: Fish Consumption is Not Associated With the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease or Stroke

Circulation ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 137 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rachel E Ward ◽  
Kelly Cho ◽  
Rachel M Quaden ◽  
Xuan-Mai T Nguyen ◽  
Yuk-Lam Ho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coronary Heart Disease ◽  
Heart Disease ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Fish Intake ◽  
Inverse Association ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Electronic Health

Introduction: Many studies have shown an inverse association of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) from fish intake and supplementation with coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality. However, findings on the relationship of omega-3 PUFA with nonfatal CHD and stroke are less consistent. Higher doses or prolonged intake may be needed to affect non-fatal cardiovascular events. We hypothesized that among Veterans, greater baseline fish intake is associated with a lower risk of nonfatal CHD and stroke, particularly among those who regularly use omega-3 supplements. Methods: The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is an ongoing nation-wide longitudinal cohort study of U.S. Veterans with self-reported survey, biospecimen, and electronic health record data. Participants who were free of CHD or stroke at the time of the baseline food frequency questionnaire were included in this analysis. Separate Cox proportional hazard models were used to assess the associations of fish intake with non-fatal incident CHD and stroke, defined from electronic health records using validated algorithms. Fish intake (serving=3-5 oz.) within the past year was categorized as <1 serving/month, 1-3 servings/month, 1 serving/week, 2-4 servings/week, 5-6 servings/week, and 1+ serving/day. We assessed whether omega-3 fatty acid supplementation (yes/no) modifies these relationships by testing its interaction with fish intake. Multivariable models included demographics and known CHD and stroke risk factors: age, sex, race, smoking status, alcohol use, physical activity, education, overall dietary pattern, BMI, family history of CHD or stroke, and baseline diabetes, hypertension, and use of statins and fibrates. Results: Among 508,699 MVP participants to date, 210,180 (mean age 66±12 years, 92.1% male) were free of CHD or stroke and had data from the food frequency questionnaire at baseline. Median fish intake was 1 serving/week and 21.7% (45,552 out of 210,180) regularly took omega-3 supplements. Over a median follow-up of 2.9 years, there were 5,991 and 4,244 incident cases of non-fatal CHD and stroke, respectively. Using <1 fish serving/month as the reference, multivariable adjusted HR (95% CI) for CHD were 0.99 (0.91-1.07) for 1-3 servings/month, 1.06 (0.98-1.15) for 1 serving/week, 1.06 (0.96-1.16) for 2-4 servings/week, 1.26 (1.03-1.53) for 5-6 servings/week, and 0.96 (0.68-1.34) for 1+ serving/day, (p-trend=0.08); corresponding values for stroke were 0.95 (0.87-1.05) for 1-3 servings/month, 0.96 (0.87-1.06) for 1 serving/week, 0.99 (0.88-1.11) for 2-4 servings/week, 1.05 (0.83-1.34) for 5-6 servings/week, and 1.23 (0.87-1.74) for 1+ serving/day, (p-trend=0.60). Intake of omega-3 fatty acid supplements did not modify the fish-CHD/stoke relations (p-interaction=0.32 and 0.82, respectively). Conclusions: We observed no consistent association between fish intake and non-fatal CHD or stroke.

scholarly journals Validity and reliability of an omega-3 fatty acid food frequency questionnaire for first-generation Midwestern Latinas

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 550-557 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karina R. Lora ◽  
Nancy M. Lewis ◽  
Kent M. Eskridge ◽  
Kaye Stanek-Krogstrand ◽  
Paula Ritter-Gooder
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
First Generation ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid

scholarly journals Providing Comprehensive Dietary Fatty Acid Profiling from Saturates to Polyunsaturates with the Malaysia Lipid Study-Food Frequency Questionnaire: Validation Using the Triads Approach

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Zu-Wei Yeak ◽  
Khun-Aik Chuah ◽  
Choon-Heen Tan ◽  
Menagah Ezhumalai ◽  
Karuthan Chinna ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid Composition ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Acid Composition ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Dietary Intakes ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Composition Data ◽  
Fatty Acid Composition Data

To address limited food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) capacity in public health monitoring in Malaysia, we aimed to develop a semi-quantitative FFQ for an adult multiethnic population for comprehensive fatty acid (FA) profiling inclusive of saturated (SFA), monounsaturated (MUFA), polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), PUFA:SFA ratio, trans fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6 FAs. A 240-food itemed FFQ used diet records (DR) of Malaysia Lipid Study (MLS) participants and fatty acid composition database from laboratory analyzed foods. The developed MLS-FFQ underwent face and content validation before relative validation in a free-living population (n = 114). Validation was facilitated for macronutrient data comparisons between DR and FFQ via Spearman’s correlation coefficient analyses; and for fatty acid composition data by independent pairing of DR, FFQ and plasma triglyceride using the triads method. Moderate correlation between dietary methods was obtained for macronutrients and FAs (r = 0.225–0.457, p < 0.05) except for ω-3 FAs, presenting good agreement with grossly misclassified nutrients <10%. For fatty acid composition data, the magnitude of validity coefficients (z) for SFA, PUFA, PUFA:SFA ratios and ω-6 FAs by all 3 methods were not significantly different (p > 0.05). In conclusion, the MLS-FFQ was shown to be a valid tool to assess population dietary intakes.

scholarly journals Associations Among Diet Quality-Related Biomarkers, Block Food Frequency Questionnaire, and 24-hour Dietary Recall

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1374-1374
Author(s):  
Sharmin Akter ◽  
John Dawson ◽  
Shao-Hua Chin ◽  
Martin Binks
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Serum Selenium ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Whole Grain ◽  
Serum Fatty Acid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Frequency

Abstract Objectives Self-reported dietary data suffer from high measurement error and findings that rely on them are of limited value. We determined the association of diet quality related biomarkers with associated measures from Block Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and Automated Self-Administered 24-hour dietary Assessment Tool (ASA24); and the association of FFQ and ASA24. Methods This cross-sectional single-visit study included 127 subjects (18–60 years, BMI ≥18.5 kg/m2). Diet quality related biomarkers were collected from pre-planned subsample (N = 33) to measure - plasma alkylresorcinol for whole grain, omega-3 index, serum fatty acid composition for dairy, serum carotenoids for fruit and vegetable, and serum selenium for seafood intake. Self-reported dietary intake data for whole grain, Omega-3 index, fatty acid, carotenoids, and selenium were calculated per instrument guidelines using FFQ and ASA24. Biomarkers were analyzed by Mass Spectrometry Facility, TTU. Outcomes with missing data were handled via multiple imputation with predictive mean matching. Spearman's correlation coefficient (using R statistical software) were used to assess the association of biomarkers with self-reported measures (N = 33), and the association between FFQ and ASA24 (N = 33, and N = 127). Results Diet quality related biomarkers were not associated with self-reported intake (all P &gt; 0.07), except, omega-3 index was significantly correlated with reported intake in FFQ (P = 0.01). Significant associations were reported for whole grain, omega-3 index, and dairy intake between FFQ and ASA24 (P = 0.02, P = 0.01, P = 0.05 respectively; N = 33). After further analysis with N = 127 between FFQ and ASA24 significant association were reported in whole grain (P = 0.02), Omega-3 index (P = 4.90e-3), dairy (P = 1.79e-8), and seafood intake (P = 6.06e-4), but not carotenoid intake (P = 0.96). Conclusions A significant association between measures via FFQ and ASA24 suggests consistency in self-reporting and also the likelihood these measures do not capture the time-frames they purport to – but rather a self-belief/representation of habitual intake patterns. Interestingly, the association of one of the biomarkers with self-reported intake suggests the necessity of including larger sample to better determine validity of self-reported data. Funding Sources Texas Tech University.

scholarly journals Omega-3 fatty acid intake during pregnancy and risk of infant maltreatment: a nationwide birth cohort – the Japan Environment and Children's Study

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Kenta Matsumura ◽  
Kei Hamazaki ◽  
Akiko Tsuchida ◽  
Hidekuni Inadera ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Fatty Acid ◽  
Lower Risk ◽  
Fatty Acid Intake ◽  
Omega 3 ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Pufa Intake ◽  
Omega 3 Fatty Acid ◽  
Potential Applicability ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) has favorable effects, including reducing violent and aggressive behaviors, but its association with infant maltreatment is unknown. We therefore tested the hypothesis that maternal intake of omega-3 PUFAs is associated with a lower risk of infant maltreatment. Methods Participants were 92 191 mothers involved in the ongoing Japan Environment and Children's Study. Omega-3 PUFA intake during pregnancy was measured using a food frequency questionnaire. Infant maltreatment was assessed using a self-reported questionnaire administered at 1 and 6 months postpartum. Results Analysis using the lowest quintile of intake as a reference revealed that the adjusted odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for cases of ‘hitting’ decreased as quintiles increased, with values for the second to fifth quintiles of 0.93 (95% CI 0.77–1.13), 0.79 (95% CI 0.64–0.97), 0.78 (95% CI 0.64–0.96), and 0.72 (95% CI 0.59–0.89), respectively. Adjusted ORs (95% CIs) for ‘shaking very hard’ at 6 months were 0.87 (0.73–1.04), 0.81 (0.67–0.97), 0.73 (0.61–0.89), and 0.78 (0.65–0.94), respectively. Adjusted ORs for ‘leaving alone at home’ for the second to fifth quintiles were 0.92 (0.87–0.98), 0.91 (0.86–0.97), 0.94 (0.88–0.99), and 0.85 (0.80–0.90), respectively. Conclusions Higher maternal intake of omega-3 PUFAs during pregnancy was associated with fewer cases of hitting and violent shaking and leaving the child alone at home, implying a lower risk of infant maltreatment. Our results indicate the potential applicability of omega-3 PUFAs in reducing infant maltreatment.

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