The Malmo food study: the relative validity of a modified diet history method and an extensive food frequency questionnaire for measuring food intake

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The relative value of two diet assessment methods was compared using a randomized prospective cohort study. The subject sample was composed of 206 people from Malmo, Sweden, all of whom completed both assessment methods within one year, as well as an 18-day weighted diet record that was used as a reference method. Results showed that the modified diet assessment method, which combines a two-week food record with a relatively short 130-item food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), was the more effective assessment tool, as it was deemed more accurate than than the standard 250-item quantitative FFQ.

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The Malmo food study: the reproducibility of a novel diet history method and an extensive food frequency questionnaire

Article Abstract:

The reproducibility of a modified diet assessment method that partners a relatively short 130-item questionnaire with a two-week food record was tested through a randomized prospective cohort study of 241 people in Malmo, Sweden. All subjects were asked to complete this new assessment method one year after completing a standard 250-item quantitative food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Results showed that the new method, which was designed for use in a major diet and cancer study, demonstrated good reproducibility as it yielded data that was in alignment with results from the standard FFQ.

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The prevalence of anaemia and mineral supplement use in a Swedish middle-aged population. Results from the Malmo Diet and Cancer study

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The Malmo Diet and Cancer study conducted between 1991 and 1992 reveals that the mineral intake of many Swedish people is below the recommended level in spite of supplement use. Nineteen percent middle-aged men and 31% women use mineral supplements. Iron supplementation accounts for 45% of the mineral intake. Iron intake is related to levels of anaemia and blood haemoglobin. The prevalence of anaemia in premenopausal women is 3% and in postmenopausal women is < 2%. Supplement users consume higher quantities of fish, tea, fruits and vegetables; and lesser amounts of coffee and meat.

Middle aged persons, Health aspects, Sweden, Anemia, Dietary supplements, Minerals in nutrition, Minerals (Nutrients)

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