Validation and reproducibility of an FFQ for use among adults in Botswana

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Authors

Maria Jackson

Boitumelo S. Motswagole · National Food Technology Research Centre

Lemogang D. Kwape · National Food Technology Research Centre

Rosemary Kobue-Lekalake

Tidimalo B Rakgantswana · Ministry of Health

Tiyapo C. Mongwaketse

Motlalepula Mokotedi · National Food Technology Research Centre

Jose Jackson-Malete · University of Botswana

Abstract

The FFQ had good relative validity for estimating habitual food group and nutrient intakes, but was poor for some micronutrients (Fe, retinol and b-carotene) and foods (fruits and dark green leafy vegetables).

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Child Nutrition and Water Access

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Public Health Nutrition

Volume 16, Issue 11, pp. 1995-2004

DOI: 10.1017/s1368980012004636

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