A comparison of diet quality indices in a nationally representative cross-sectional study of Iranian households.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iranian diet quality has been evaluated using indices that have not been created based on Iranian dietary guidelines. This study aimed to examine the applicability of two diet quality indices by examining their associations with nutrient adequacy, nutrient intakes and sociodemographics.

Methods

Dietary data were collected using three 24-h dietary recalls from Iranian households. Nutrient adequacy was assessed using World Health Organization/Food and Agriculture Organization 2002 (WHO/FAO) cut points. Household diet quality was calculated using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and Diet Quality Index-International (DQI-I). Sociodemographics of the household members were assessed. Regression analyses were used to examine associations between diet quality and nutrient a

SUBMITTER: Ebrahimi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7719237 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature