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Comparison of a semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire with 24-hour dietary recalls to assess dietary intake of adult Kuwaitis.
M. Dehghan, N. Al-Hamad, Catherine R. McMillan, P. Prakash, A. Merchant
The lifestyle of the residents of Arab and Persian Gulf countries is changing due to globalization. They consume more fat, meat, fast foods, and sugar than before. 1 To assess an individuals’ dietary intake, a valid dietary tool is needed. We develo…
The lifestyle of the residents of Arab and Persian Gulf countries is changing due to globalization. They consume more fat, meat, fast foods, and sugar than before. 1 To assess an individuals’ dietary intake, a valid dietary tool is needed. We developed such an instrument for the population of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The foods consumed in UAE, however, are influenced by its large multicultural immigrant population, and are not typical of those eaten in other countries in the region. Thus, it was necessary to develop such an instrument. It is necessary to validate any food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) that are developed for specific populations, as incorrect information may lead to false associations between dietary factors and diseases or disease-related markers. 2 We developed a semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (SFFQ) and accompanying food composition database for Kuwait. The SFFQ effectively captures the type and quantity of food the population in Kuwait usually eat, and their frequency. When these data are combined with the food composition table for Kuwait, it is possible to determine long-term nutrient intake for this population. The developed SFFQ listed standard portions of food items traditionally consumed in Kuwait, and intake frequencies for the food items consisted of 9 categories ranging from “never/once a month” to “more than 6
Published in
Saudi Medical Journal
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69
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3 | 2009 |
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