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ArticlePublic health nutrition2014

Development and validation of a nutritional questionnaire for the Palestine population.

May Hamdan, Celia Monteagudo, Maria-Luisa Lorenzo-Tovar, José-Antonio Tur, Fatima Olea-Serrano, Miguel Mariscal-Arcas

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6 authors.

May Hamdan1Department of Nutrition and Food Science,Research Group Nutrition,Diet and Risk Assessment (AGR-255),University of Granada,Campus de Cartuja s/n,E-18071 Granada,Spain.
Celia Monteagudo1Department of Nutrition and Food Science,Research Group Nutrition,Diet and Risk Assessment (AGR-255),University of Granada,Campus de Cartuja s/n,E-18071 Granada,Spain.
Maria-Luisa Lorenzo-Tovar1Department of Nutrition and Food Science,Research Group Nutrition,Diet and Risk Assessment (AGR-255),University of Granada,Campus de Cartuja s/n,E-18071 Granada,Spain.
José-Antonio Tur3Research Group on Community Nutrition and Oxidative Stress,CIBERobn,University of the Balearic Islands,Palma de Mallorca,Spain.
Fatima Olea-Serrano1Department of Nutrition and Food Science,Research Group Nutrition,Diet and Risk Assessment (AGR-255),University of Granada,Campus de Cartuja s/n,E-18071 Granada,Spain.
Miguel Mariscal-Arcas1Department of Nutrition and Food Science,Research Group Nutrition,Diet and Risk Assessment (AGR-255),University of Granada,Campus de Cartuja s/n,E-18071 Granada,Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDietary habits vary widely among regions and cultural groups, and FFQ need to be designed for specific populations. The objectives of the present study were to develop and test the repeatability and relative validity of a medium-length semi-quantitative FFQ for measuring the energy and macronutrient intakes of a specific population and to contribute a methodological framework for this procedure.

settingPalestinian families in the Hebron area.

designAfter a preliminary survey of a subgroup of homemakers using 3 d diet recall, stepwise multiple regression analysis was used for selected nutrients to choose foods for inclusion in the FFQ. SUBJECTS: The FFQ was administered to a study population of 169 women representing the same number of families.

resultsThe Wilcoxon test and Bland-Altman plots were used to compare the FFQ results with the mean 3 d diet recall results. A high level of concordance was found, validating the FFQ. In this population, the mean consumption of SFA was above recommendations and the intakes of vitamin D, folic acid, Ca, Fe and K were deficient.

conclusionsThe availability of diet assessment instruments designed for specific populations and cultures is of immense value to researchers and policy makers. The study describes a simple and effective method to develop and validate an FFQ for a given population of interest.

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ArabsFeeding BehaviorNutrition AssessmentSurveys and QuestionnairesAdultCalcium, DietaryDietDietary CarbohydratesDietary FatsDietary ProteinsEnergy IntakeFemaleFolic AcidHumansIron, DietaryMental RecallCalcium, DietaryDietary CarbohydratesDietary FatsDietary ProteinsFolic AcidIron, DietaryPotassium, DietaryVitamin D

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PMCPMC10282279

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