Development and validity of semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire as a new research tool for sugar intake assessment among Indonesian adolescents.

ABSTRACT: Robust evidence has shown that sugar is a major contributor to obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). However, there have not been sufficient tools to estimate sugar intakes. Therefore, developing a new and valid tool to assess sugar intake, based on cultural eating habits, is crucial. The study was done in two phases; the first focused on the development of Semi-quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SFFQ), and the second focused on researching the validity of the questionnaire. Food items in the SFFQ were selected from the latest national survey review, exploratory survey, and food market observation. Forty-nine food items were included in the final SFFQ with five open-ended questions for fruit groups. One hundred and six adolescents aged 15-17 years participated in the study.

SUBMITTER: Rachmah Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8242999 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature