scholarly journals Development, Validation, and Reproducibility of Food Group-Based Frequency Questionnaires for Clinical Use in Brazil: A Pre-Hypertension and Hypertension Diet Assessment

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 3881
Author(s):  
Sinara L. Rossato ◽  
Francisca Mosele ◽  
Leila B. Moreira ◽  
Marcela Perdomo Rodrigues ◽  
Ruchelli França Lima ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Clinical Care ◽  
Control Diet ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Internal Validity ◽  
Pressure Control ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Diet Assessment

The Blood pressure control diet is well described; however, it has not been implemented in clinical care, possibly due to the impracticability of the diet assessment in these contexts. In order to facilitate the dietary assessment, we developed and assessed the validity and reproducibility of two food group-based food frequency questionnaires (FG-FFQs), with a one-week (7-day FG-FFQ) and a one-month (30-day FG-FFQ) period of coverage for patients with pre-hypertension or hypertension. In 2010, 155 men and women, 30–70 years old, were invited to participate in a prospective study in two outpatient clinics in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil. The participants responded to two 30-day, two 7-day FG-FFQ, four 24-h dietary recalls, and underwent demographic, anthropometric, and blood pressure assessments. The validity and reproducibility were assessed using partial correlation coefficients adjusted for sex and age, and the internal validity was tested using the intra-class correlation coefficient. The participants were aged 61 (±10) years and 60% were women. The validity correlation coefficient was higher than r = 0.80 in the 30-day FG-FFQ for whole bread (r = 0.81) and the 7-day FG-FFQ for diet/light/zero soda and industrialized juices (r = 0.84) in comparison to the 24-h dietary recalls. The global internal validity was α = 0.59, but it increased to α = 0.76 when 19 redundant food groups were excluded. The reproducibility was higher than r = 0.80 for pasta, potatoes and manioc, bakery goods, sugar and cocoa, and beans for both versions. The 30-day had a slightly higher validity, both had good internal validity, and the 7-day FG-FFQ had a higher reproducibility.

scholarly journals Reproducibility and Validity of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for Dietary Assessment in Adolescents in a Self-Reported Way

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2081
Author(s):  
Leyre Notario-Barandiaran ◽  
Carmen Freire ◽  
Manuela García-de-la-Hera ◽  
Laura Mª Compañ-Gabucio ◽  
Laura Torres-Collado ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Vegetable Intake ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Birth Cohort Study ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Male Adolescents

Tools to assess diet in a reliable and efficient way are needed, particularly in children and adolescents. In this study, we assess the reproducibility and validity of a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) among adolescents in Spain. We analyzed data of 51 male adolescents aged 15–17 years from a prospective birth cohort study. Participants answered the FFQ twice in a self-administered way over a 12-month period. Reproducibility was assessed by comparing nutrient and food intakes from the FFQs, and validity by comparing nutrient intakes from the average of two FFQs and the average of two 24-Hour Dietary Recalls obtained in the period. Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated. The average of reproducibility correlation coefficients for food group intakes was 0.33, with the highest correlation for vegetable intake (r = 0.81); and the average for nutrient intake was 0.32, with the highest coefficients for α- and β-carotene (r = 0.65). Validity correlation coefficients ranged from 0.07 for carbohydrates to 0.53 for dietary fiber. The average of the validity correlation coefficients was r = 0.32. This study suggests that our FFQ may be a useful tool for assessing dietary intake of most nutrient and food groups among Spanish male adolescents in a self-administered way, despite reproducibility and, particularly validity, being low for some nutrients and food groups.

scholarly journals Dietary assessment in UK Biobank: an evaluation of the performance of the touchscreen dietary questionnaire

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn E. Bradbury ◽  
Heather J. Young ◽  
Wenji Guo ◽  
Timothy J. Key
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Uk Biobank ◽  
Full Cohort ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Assessment Visit ◽  
Assessment Centre ◽  
Repeat Assessment

AbstractUK Biobank is an open access prospective cohort of 500 000 men and women. Information on the frequency of consumption of main foods was collected at recruitment with a touchscreen questionnaire; prior to examining the associations between diet and disease, it is essential to evaluate the performance of the dietary touchscreen questionnaire. The objectives of the present paper are to: describe the repeatability of the touchscreen questionnaire in participants (n 20 348) who repeated the assessment centre visit approximately 4 years after recruitment, and compare the dietary touchscreen variables with mean intakes from participants (n 140 080) who completed at least one of the four web-based 24-h dietary assessments post-recruitment. For fish and meat items, 90 % or more of participants reported the same or adjacent category of intake at the repeat assessment visit; for vegetables and fruit, and for a derived partial fibre score (in fifths), 70 % or more of participants were classified into the same or adjacent category of intake (κweighted > 0·50 for all). Participants were also categorised based on their responses to the dietary touchscreen questionnaire at recruitment, and within each category the group mean intake of the same food group or nutrient from participants who had completed at least one web-based 24-h dietary assessment was calculated. The comparison showed that the dietary touchscreen variables, available on the full cohort, reliably rank participants according to intakes of the main food groups.

scholarly journals Frequency of takeaway food consumption and its association with major food group consumption, anthropometric measures and blood pressure during adolescence

2016 ◽  
Vol 115 (11) ◽  
pp. 2025-2030 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamini Gopinath ◽  
Victoria M. Flood ◽  
George Burlutsky ◽  
Jimmy C. Y. Louie ◽  
Louise A. Baur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Anthropometric Indices ◽  
Anthropometric Measures ◽  
Major Food ◽  
Single Question

AbstractWe prospectively assessed the (1) frequency and socio-economic correlates of takeaway food consumption during adolescence; and (2) association between frequent takeaway food consumption with intakes of major food groups and anthropometric measures and blood pressure (BP). In total, 699 Sydney schoolchildren (380 girls and 319 boys) who had dietary data at both 12 and 17 years of age were included for analyses. Takeaway food consumption was self-reported and based on a single question. Anthropometric measures and BP were collected. The proportion of participants who ate takeaway foods once per week or more increased significantly over 5 years from the age of 12 to 17 years: 35·5–44·1 % (P<0·0001). In total, 12-year-old girls compared with boys had reduced odds of takeaway foods once per week or more at the age of 17 years (P=0·01), multivariable-adjusted OR 0·63 (95 % CI 0·44, 0·90). In total, 12-year-old children who ate takeaway foods once per week or more had significantly lower mean fruit (220·3 v. 253·0 g/d; P=0·03) and vegetable consumption (213·2 v. 247·7 g/d; P=0·004), 5 years later (at 17 years of age). Frequent takeaway food consumption at the age of 12 years was not associated with anthropometric indices and BP at the age of 17 years. Consumption of takeaway foods became more frequent during adolescence, particularly among boys, and it was associated with reduced intake of fruits and vegetables.

scholarly journals A Novel Food-Based Diet Quality Score Is Associated with Nutrient Adequacy and Reduced Anemia Among Rural Adults in Ten African Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 1381-1381
Author(s):  
Sabri Bromage ◽  
Yiwen Zhang ◽  
Michelle Holmes ◽  
Wafaie Fawzi ◽  
Sonia Sachs ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Quality Score ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrient Intakes ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Novel Food ◽  
Nutrient Adequacy

Abstract Objectives We aimed to develop and evaluate an easily-tabulated metric that is sensitive to diet quality in diverse settings. In this analysis, we examined associations between a novel food-based metric – the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) - and diet quality using data from rural Africa. Methods The GDQS gives points for higher intake of 16 healthy food groups and lower intake of 9 unhealthy groups, based on 3 intake ranges for each group. We scored the GDQS using food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) data from 1613 men and 1710 nonpregnant nonlactating women ages 15–49 (median: 30) in 12 rural African villages participating in the Millennium Villages Project in 2006 to 2009. We evaluated associations between the GDQS and nutrient intakes calculated from the same FFQ, body mass index (BMI), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), hemoglobin, and an overall nutrient adequacy score ranging from 0 to 7 (1 point given for each of 7 nutrients meeting average requirements). Associations were also derived for GDQS submetrics (GDQS+ and GDQS−) computed using only healthy or unhealthy food groups, respectively, and simplified versions of the GDQS and submetrics (scored using 2 intake ranges for each food group). Results Moderate rank correlations were observed between the GDQS+ and energy-adjusted intakes of fiber (women: 0.43, men: 0.33), folate (0.40, 0.30), vitamin A (0.40, 0.34), and zinc (0.38, 0.30), exceeding correlations with the Minimum Dietary Diversity Score for Women (p for difference between metrics &lt;0.05 for fiber and folate in both sexes). The simplified GDQS- correlated moderately with energy-adjusted saturated fat intake (women: 0.35, men: 0.29). Rank correlations between the GDQS+ and overall nutrient adequacy score differed notably by country (range: 0.34–0.75), but not by age or season. Adjusting for age, interview month, and household size, the GDQS and GDQS+ were associated with hemoglobin and anemia (p for difference between metrics &gt;0.05): women and men in the highest GDQS+ quintile had an OR of anemia of 0.25 (95% CI 0.09, 0.68) and 0.16 (95% CI 0.04, 0.46), respectively, relative to those in the lowest. Metrics were not associated with BMI or MUAC in adjusted analyses. Conclusions The GDQS and submetrics were associated with nutrient intakes, hemoglobin, and reduced anemia in rural African adults. Funding Sources Intake - Center for Dietary Assessment at FHI Solutions.

scholarly journals Validity and reproducibility of the FFQ (FFQW82) for dietary assessment in female adolescents

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 297-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariko Watanabe ◽  
Kazue Yamaoka ◽  
Masako Yokotsuka ◽  
Misa Adachi ◽  
Toshiro Tango
Keyword(s):  
Total Energy ◽  
Correlation Coefficient ◽  
Energy Intake ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Total Energy Intake ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Food Record ◽  
Daily Consumption

AbstractObjectiveTo assess the validity and reproducibility of a self-administered FFQ with eighty-two food items (FFQW82) for assessing the habitual diet in female adolescents.DesignThe validity of the FFQW82 for assessment of nutrient intake was evaluated by comparison with a 7 d weighed food record (7d-FRRI) reported as ‘gold standard’. Reproducibility of the FFQW82 was assessed at an interval of 1 month (test–retest method). The first survey (FFQW82 and 7d-FRRI) was conducted in April 2007 and the second FFQW82 survey was conducted in May 2007. Daily consumption of energy from eleven food groups and nine nutrients were calculated from both instruments for breakfast, lunch, dinner and the whole day. Crude and energy-adjusted Pearson correlation coefficients were calculated using log-transformed data.SettingMiddle school, Tokyo, Japan.SubjectsFemale adolescents aged 12–13 years.ResultsSixty-three female adolescents completed both surveys. The relative difference between the energy intake calculated by the FFQW82 and the 7d-FRRI for the whole day, breakfast, lunch and dinner was 8 %, 10 %, 15 % and 10 %, respectively. As for validity, the correlation coefficient of total energy intake for the whole day was 0·31. The result for breakfast was relatively higher (0·59) compared with that for lunch (0·40) and dinner (0·32). For macronutrients, the energy-adjusted correlation coefficient ranged from 0·28 (carbohydrates) to 0·53 (protein). Reproducibility of total energy intake was 0·62 and ranged from 0·46 (fat) to 0·69 (carbohydrate) for macronutrients.ConclusionsThese results suggest that the FFQW82 has proved to have some potential with regard to reproducibility among our study population.

scholarly journals Reproducibility and Validity of a Short Food Frequency Questionnaire for Dietary Assessment in Children Aged 7–9 Years in Spain

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 933 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jesus Vioque ◽  
Manuela Garcia-de-la-Hera ◽  
Sandra Gonzalez-Palacios ◽  
Laura Torres-Collado ◽  
Leyre Notario-Barandiaran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Average Correlation ◽  
Blood Concentrations ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Β Carotene

The purpose of this study was to examine if the short semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is a reliable and valid tool to assess the diet of Spanish children aged 7–9 years. We collected data from 156 children of the birth cohort INMA (Infancia y Medio Ambiente (Environment and Childhood)). Children’s parents or care-givers completed a 46-item FFQ on two occasions over a 9–12-month period about the children’s diet. To explore the reproducibility of the FFQ, the nutrient and food group intake collected from the both FFQs were compared, while validity was examined by contrasting the nutrient values from the FFQs and the average of three 24-hour dietary recalls (24hDRs) taken in this period, and also with the concentration of several vitamins in the blood (carotenoids, vitamin D and α-tocopherol). Pearson and de-attenuated correlation coefficients were calculated. The average correlation coefficients for nutrient intake’s reproducibility was 0.41, ranging from 0.25 (calcium) to 0.65 (β-carotene), and for food group intake was 0.45, ranging from 0.18 (cereals) to 0.68 (sweetened beverages). Correlation coefficients slightly improved when we compared energy-adjusted intakes. The average correlation coefficients for validity against 24hDRs was 0.34 for energy-adjusted intakes, and 0.39 when de-attenuation coefficients were used. The validity coefficients against the blood concentrations of vitamins were 0.38 for β-cryptoxanthin, 0.26 for lycopene, 0,23 for α-carotene and 0.15 for β-carotene, all of them statistically significant (p < 0.05). This study suggests that our brief FFQ is a suitable tool for the dietary assessment of a wide range of nutrients and food groups in children 7–9 years, despite the low to moderate reproducibility and validity observed for some nutrients.

scholarly journals MyPlate Food Group Consumption Predicts Metabolic Parameters Involved in Chronic Disease (P08-021-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Baker ◽  
Alexander Nielson ◽  
Julian Chan ◽  
David Aguilar-Alvarez
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Undergraduate Research ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Metabolic Parameters ◽  
Percentage Increase ◽  
State University ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Multiple Parameters ◽  
Diet Records ◽  
Specific Food

Abstract Objectives USDA established MyPlate as a guide to establish healthier eating choices. We investigated the influence of USDA MyPlate food group consumption on Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) parameters in Weber State students. We hypothesize that variation in the consumption amount and the percentage of daily calorie goals for each of the five food groups (grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy, protein, and empty calories) will significantly modulate MetS in the study participants. Methods etS parameters were measured in 236 Weber State University student participants, ages 18–59 years. Two-day diet records for each participant were collected and analyzed using Diet and Wellness Plus. Multiple linear regression (MLR) analysis was conducted to determine the influences of food groups on the MetS parameters. Results According to the MLR analysis conducted using MetS and food groups as predictors; we found that for an ounce increase in grain, SBP increased by 0.67239 mm/Hg (P = .001). DBP decreased by 0.87999 mm/Hg (P = .001448) per cup increase of dairy. Similarly, a one cup increase of fruit was associated with a Glucose increase of 0.96578 mg/dL (P = .029). For each percentage increase of empty calorie percentage, HDL-C increased by 0.018054 mg/dL (P = .001)and LDL-C increased by 0.014072 mg/dL (P = .005). Conclusions Specific food groups accounted for some of the variability of multiple parameters. Among the food groups studied; Grain consumption was the best predictor for systolic blood pressure. Dairy was the most influential for diastolic blood pressure. Glucose was influenced by fruit amount consumption. Empty calorie consumption was the most important predictor of HDL-C and LDL-C. Finally, details on specific food components within the food groups may help to enhance the models to predict these metabolic parameters. Funding Sources Weber State University, Office of Undergraduate Research.

scholarly journals Validation of improved 24-hour dietary recall using a portable camera among the Japanese population

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumi Matsushita ◽  
Tosei Takahashi ◽  
Kumiko Asahi ◽  
Emiko Harashima ◽  
Hiroko Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Food Intake ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Registered Dietitian ◽  
Tokyo Metropolitan Area ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Recall Method ◽  
Portable Camera

Abstract Background The collection of weighed food records (WFR) is a gold standard for dietary assessment. We propose using the 24-h recall method combined with a portable camera and a food atlas (24hR-camera). This combination overcomes the disadvantages of the 24-h dietary recall method. Our study examined the validity of the 24hR-camera method against WFR by comparing the results. Methods Study subjects were 30 Japanese males, aged 31–58 years, who rarely cook and reside in the Tokyo metropolitan area. For validation, we compared the estimated food intake (24hR-camera method) and weighed food intake (WFR method). The 24hR-camera method uses digital photographs of all food consumed during a day, taken by the subjects, and a 24-h recall questionnaire conducted by a registered dietitian, who estimates food intake by comparing the participant’s photographs with food atlas photographs. The WFR method involves a registered dietitian weighing each food item prepared for the subject to consume and any leftovers. Food intake was calculated for each food group and nutrient using the 24hR-camera vs. weighed methods. Results Correlation coefficients between the estimated vs. weighed food intake were 0.7 or higher in most food groups but were low in food groups, such as oils, fats, condiments, and spices. The estimated intake of vegetables was significantly lower for the 24hR-camera method compared to the WFR method. For other food groups, the percentages of the mean difference between estimated vs. weighed food intake were -22.1% to 5.5%, with no significant differences between the methods (except for algae, which had a very low estimated intake). The correlation coefficients between the two methods were 0.774 for energy, and 0.855, 0.769, and 0.763 for the macronutrients, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, respectively, demonstrating high correlation coefficients: greater than 0.75. The correlation coefficients between the estimated vs. weighed for salt equivalents and potassium intake were 0.583 and 0.560, respectively, but no significant differences in intake were observed. Conclusions The 24hR-camera method satisfactorily estimated the intake of energy and macronutrients (except salt equivalents and potassium) in Japanese males and was confirmed as a useful method for dietary assessment.

scholarly journals Traditional Old Dietary Pattern of Castellana Grotte (Apulia) Is Associated with Healthy Outcomes

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (10) ◽  
pp. 3097 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabio Castellana ◽  
Roberta Zupo ◽  
Ilaria Bortone ◽  
Gianluigi Giannelli ◽  
Rossella Donghia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Dietary Pattern ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Health Indicators ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Mediterranean Area ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Healthy Diet ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Time Period

Background: There is still room for further studies aimed at investigating the most widespread diets in the Mediterranean area. The objective of the study is to analyze the relation of food group intake to clinical chemical indicators of health, and also to compare the food group intake with healthy well-known diet indices. Methods: Lifestyle, dietary, and clinical data collected in 2005/2006 and 2012/2018 from Castellana Grotte, located in the rural area of Apulia, were analyzed. The study populations included newly recruited subjects at each time period (n = 1870) as well as subjects examined twice and compared over time regarding health indicators (n = 734). Diet was assessed through a validated food frequency questionnaire. Three healthy diet indices were calculated and related to 29 food groups. We also performed prospective regression of food group consumption with health indicators. Results: The diet over the time period of observation was very stable and consisted of a high proportion of vegetables, fruit and grains. No major changes in body mass index (BMI) and blood pressure were observed. Consumption of low-fat dairy, juices, olive oil, and water were related to reductions in weight gain, systolic blood pressure, high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol and cholesterol (total and HDL) levels, in that order. Over the time periods we observed only a slight decrease of adherence to the Meddietscore. The correlations of the healthy diet indices with food groups revealed some differences among the indices, mostly regarding the intake of fruit and vegetables. Conclusions: The dietary pattern of Apulia is in line with many principles of a healthy diet and the cohort population seems to be less liable to undergo a transition to a westernized diet.

scholarly journals Validation of improved 24-hour dietary recall using a portable camera among Japanese population, having large variety of food and food preparation

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yumi Matsushita ◽  
Tosei Takahashi ◽  
Kumiko Asahi ◽  
Emiko Harashima ◽  
Hiroko Takahashi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Methodology ◽  
Dietary Assessment ◽  
Correlation Coefficients ◽  
Food Group ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Portable Camera ◽  
Major Nutrients ◽  
Food Consumed

Abstract Background The collection of weighed food records (WFR) is a gold standard for dietary assessment. However, what a person eats changes every day, and it is practically difficult to weigh foods and drinks daily and calculate their nutrient contents. The validity of 24-hour dietary recall with the use of a portable camera (24hR-camera) was examined by comparison with the WFR.Methods The study subjects were recruited from 30 male adults who were fathers of university students and cooked rarely. For the validation of the 24hR-camera, we compared it and the WFR. The digital photographs were taken by the subjects of all food consumed during a day and a 24-h recall questionnaire was conducted by a registered dietitian who was trained on the survey methodology. An estimate of the amount of food consumed was made using a food atlas and the photographs taken by the subjects. For validation, comparison was made between the calculations, by both methods, of the levels of food group and nutrient. Results Correlation coefficients between the two methods were 0.7 or higher in most food groups but were low in food groups that are difficult to see, such as oils, fats, condiments, and spices. The intake of vegetables was significantly lower for the 24hR-camera method compared to the WFR method. For other food groups, except for algae, of which intake amount (in weight base) is very low, the percentages of mean difference between 24hR-camera and WFR s were -22.1% to 5.5%, with no significant differences between the methods. The correlation coefficients between the two methods were 0.774 for energy, and 0.855, 0.769, and 0.763 for the three major nutrients, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates, respectively, demonstrating high correlation with coefficients greater than 0.75. The correlation coefficients between the two methods were 0.583 and 0.560 for salt and potassium intake, respectively, but no significant differences in intake were observed. Conclusions The method of 24-hR-canera satisfactorily estimated the intake of energy and major nutrients (except salt and potassium) in Japanese males, and was confirmed as a useful method for dietary assessment.

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