Diet Quality: A Neglected Parameter in Children With Food Allergies. A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background-Objective: With recent evidence suggesting that growth is no longer considered a major issue in children with food allergies (FA) on elimination diet, priority has shifted to diet quality to establish healthy eating patterns and prevent non-communicable diseases. The Diet Quality Index - International (DQI-I) could be useful for assessing the overall diet quality of FA-children. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of elimination diet on DQI-I in children with FA and the accuracy of DQI-I in reflecting nutrient intake. Materials-methods: In a prospective, cross-sectional, cohort study of FA-children (2-14 years), nutritional intake was evaluated using a 7-day food frequency questionnaire, 24-h dietary recall, and the DQI-I. Results: Of the 76 children rec

SUBMITTER: Kalmpourtzidou A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8102985 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature