A Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire Validated in Hispanic Infants and Toddlers Aged 0 to 24 Months.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited validated food frequency questionnaires (FFQs) for infants and toddlers, most of which were evaluated in Europe or Oceania, and the ones available for use in the United States have important limitations.

Objective

Our aim was to assess the validity of an FFQ developed for infants and toddlers.

Design

A semi-quantitative FFQ was developed that included 52 food items, their sources, and portion sizes. The FFQ inquired about diets over the previous 7 days. Its validity was assessed in a cross-sectional study. Participants completed the FFQ, followed by a 24-hour recall on two occasions with 1 week between data collection.

Participants/setting

A total of 296 caregivers of infants and toddlers aged 0 to 24 months enrolled in the Special

SUBMITTER: Palacios C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5382983 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature