Dietary assessment in minority ethnic groups: a systematic review of instruments for portion-size estimation in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Context

Dietary assessment in minority ethnic groups is critical for surveillance programs and for implementing effective interventions. A major challenge is the accurate estimation of portion sizes for traditional foods and dishes.

Objective

The aim of this systematic review was to assess records published up to 2014 describing a portion-size estimation element (PSEE) applicable to the dietary assessment of UK-residing ethnic minorities.

Data sources, selection, and extraction

Electronic databases, internet sites, and theses repositories were searched, generating 5683 titles, from which 57 eligible full-text records were reviewed.

Data analysis

Forty-two publications about minority ethnic groups (n = 20) or autochthonous populations (n = 22) were included. The

SUBMITTER: Almiron-Roig E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5410991 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature