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The reliability of a food frequency questionnaire for use among adolescents

Accurate measurement of dietary intake is essential for understanding the long-term effects of adolescent diet on chronic disease risk.

Authors:
Ambrosini GL, de Klerk NH, O'Sullivan TA, Beilin LJ, Oddy WH

Authors notes:
Eur J Clin Nutr. 2009 Oct;63(10):1251-9. Epub 2009 Jun 24

Keywords:
reliability, food frequency questionnaire, adolescents

Abstract:
Accurate measurement of dietary intake is essential for understanding the long-term effects of adolescent diet on chronic disease risk. However, adolescents may have limited food knowledge and ability to quantify portion sizes and recall dietary intake. Therefore, food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) deemed appropriate for use among adults may not be suitable for adolescents.