A Diet Quality Index for American Preschoolers Based on Current Dietary Intake Recommendations and an Indicator of Energy Balance

2006 ◽  
Vol 106 (10) ◽  
pp. 1594-1604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sibylle Kranz ◽  
Terryl Hartman ◽  
Anna Maria Siega-Riz ◽  
Amy H. Herring
Keyword(s):  
Energy Balance ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Diet Quality Index

Health Promotion Intervention to Improve Diet Quality in Children

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-262 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafaela Rosário ◽  
Ana Araújo ◽  
Patrícia Padrão ◽  
Oscar Lopes ◽  
André Moreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Intervention Program ◽  
Cognitive Theory ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Diet Quality Index ◽  
The Impact

Objective. This study aims to evaluate the impact of an intervention program, taught by trained teachers, on foods and nutrients components of the Diet Quality Index–International among children in Grades 1 to 4. Method. A total of 464 children (239 female, 6-12 years) from seven elementary Portuguese schools participated in this randomized trial. Three schools were allocated to the intervention, and four to the control group. The intervention program was based on the health promotion model and social cognitive theory. Teachers previously trained by researchers in nutrition, healthy eating, and healthy cooking implemented the intervention in the classroom from November 2008 to March 2009. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, physical activity, and dietary assessments were performed before (2007/2008) and at the end of the intervention (2009). Dietary intake was gathered by a 24-hour dietary recall and the components of Diet Quality Index–International were defined. Results. Children from the intervention schools reported a significantly higher adequacy in vegetable consumption (p = .018) and a significantly higher moderation in sodium consumption (p = .032) compared with the controllers. Conclusion. Our study provides further support for the success of intervention programs that aim to enhance children’s dietary intake. Implementing similar interventions can be promising to support vegetable consumption and moderate sodium intake.

scholarly journals Diet quality of adolescents in rural Sri Lanka based on the Diet Quality Index–International: findings from the ‘Integrating Nutrition Promotion and Rural Development’ project

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 1735-1744 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julianne Williams ◽  
Nick Townsend ◽  
Mike Rayner ◽  
Ranil Jayawardena ◽  
Prasad Katulanda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Maternal Education ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Sociodemographic Characteristics ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Targeted Interventions ◽  
Diet Quality Index

AbstractObjectiveThe current paper describes methods of evaluating dietary habits of Sri Lankan adolescents based on the Diet Quality Index–International (DQI-I), which has been used in multiple international studies to describe dietary variety, moderation, adequacy and balance. The paper describes the method for calculating DQI-I scores and examines associations between DQI-I scores and dietary intake, and between DQI-I scores and sociodemographic factors.DesignThe study followed a three-stage cluster randomised sampling method. Dietary intake was collected using a validated FFQ. Estimated micronutrient intakes and number of servings consumed were described according to DQI-I quartiles. DQI-I scores were tabulated according to sociodemographic characteristics. Multilevel modelling was used to examine associations between sociodemographic characteristics and DQI-I scores.SettingSecondary schools in rural Sri Lanka.ParticipantsAdolescents (n 1300) aged 12–18 years attending secondary school in rural Sri Lanka.ResultsDQI-I scores increased with consumption of fat (% energy), cholesterol (mg/d), energy (kJ/d), protein (% energy), Na (mg), dietary fibre (g), Fe (mg) and Ca (mg), but decreased according to percentage of energy coming from carbohydrates. DQI-I scores were significantly lower among females and students with lower levels of maternal education.ConclusionsPolicies are needed to increase the availability and affordability of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and high-protein foods, particularly to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Significant differences in diet quality according to sex, socio-economic status and district suggest there is potential for targeted interventions that aim to increase access to affordable, nutrient-rich foods among these groups.

scholarly journals Development and Application of a Total Diet Quality Index for Toddlers

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 1943
Author(s):  
Melissa C. Kay ◽  
Emily W. Duffy ◽  
Lisa J. Harnack ◽  
Andrea S. Anater ◽  
Joel C. Hampton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Children ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Infants And Toddlers ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Diet Quality Index

For the first time, the 2020–2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include recommendations for infants and toddlers under 2 years old. We aimed to create a diet quality index based on a scoring system for ages 12 to 23.9 months, the Toddler Diet Quality Index (DQI), and evaluate its construct validity using 24 h dietary recall data collected from a national sample of children from the Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS) 2016. The mean (standard error) Toddler DQI was 49 (0.6) out of 100 possible points, indicating room for improvement. Toddlers under-consumed seafood, greens and beans, and plant proteins and over-consumed refined grains and added sugars. Toddler DQI scores were higher among children who were ever breastfed, lived in households with higher incomes, and who were Hispanic. The Toddler DQI performed as expected and offers a measurement tool to assess the dietary quality of young children in accordance with federal nutrition guidelines. This is important for providing guidance that can be used to inform public health nutrition policies, programs, and practices to improve diets of young children.

scholarly journals Scoring models of a diet quality index and the predictive capability of mortality in a population-based cohort of Swedish men and women

2012 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 468-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabel Drake ◽  
Bo Gullberg ◽  
Emily Sonestedt ◽  
Peter Wallström ◽  
Margaretha Persson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Dietary Recommendations ◽  
Predictive Capability ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Scoring Model ◽  
Diet Quality Index ◽  
Specific Mortality ◽  
Dietary Indices

AbstractObjectiveTo examine how different scoring models for a diet quality index influence associations with mortality outcomes.DesignA study within the Malmö Diet and Cancer cohort. Food and nutrient intakes were estimated using a diet history method. The index included six components: SFA, PUFA, fish and shellfish, fibre, fruit and vegetables, and sucrose. Component scores were assigned using predefined (based on dietary recommendations) and population-based cut-offs (based on median or quintile intakes). Multivariate Cox regression was used to model associations between index scores (low, medium, high) and all-cause and cause-specific mortality by sex.SettingMalmö, the third largest city in Sweden.SubjectsMen (n 6940) and women (n 10 186) aged 44–73 years. During a mean follow-up of 14·2 years, 2450 deaths occurred, 1221 from cancer and 709 from CVD.ResultsThe predictive capability of the index for mortality outcomes varied with type of scoring model and by sex. Stronger associations were seen among men using predefined cut-offs. In contrast, the quintile-based scoring model showed greater predictability for mortality outcomes among women. The scoring model using median-based cut-offs showed low predictability for mortality among both men and women.ConclusionsThe scoring model used for dietary indices may have a significant impact on observed associations with disease outcomes. The rationale for selection of scoring model should be included in studies investigating the association between dietary indices and disease. Adherence to the current dietary recommendations was in the present study associated with decreased risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality, particularly among men.

MO598COMPARISON OF GUT MICROBIOTA COMPOSITION BETWEEN PERITONEAL DIALYSIS PATIENTS AND HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD CONTACTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 36 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Rodrigues Teixeira ◽  
Laila S. Andrade ◽  
Natalia Barros Ferreira Pereira ◽  
Christian Hoffmann ◽  
Lilian Cuppari
Keyword(s):  
Peritoneal Dialysis ◽  
Gut Microbiota ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Microbiota Composition ◽  
Household Contacts ◽  
Diet Quality Index ◽  
Feces Sample ◽  
Gut Microbiota Composition

Abstract Background and Aims According to some studies, it seems that advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) has the potential to cause alterations in the composition of patients gut microbiota. Most of these data have been provided by comparing the microbiota profile between patients and healthy individuals. However, well-known factors that influence the microbiota composition such as age, environment and diet were not considered in the majority of these comparative studies. In the present study, we aimed to compare the gut microbiota composition between patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD) and age-paired healthy household contacts. Method This is a cross-sectional study. Patients undergoing automated PD for at least 3 months, aged 18 to 75 years and clinically stable were enrolled. Those who were using prebiotics, probiotics, symbiotics and antibiotics within a period of 30 days before the study, were not included. A healthy control group was composed by individuals living in the same home and with similar age of the patients. Participants received sterile materials to collect the feces sample and were instructed to keep it refrigerated and bring to the clinic within a period of 12h. To evaluate the microbial profile, 16S ribosomal DNA was PCR-amplified and sequenced on an IlluminaMiSeq platform. Diet was evaluated using a 3-day food record and the diet quality was analyzed by a Brazilian Diet Quality Index. Rome IV questionnaire was applied to diagnose constipation. Nutritional status was assessed by 7-point subjective global assessment (SGA) and body mass index (BMI). Fasting blood samples were collected and clinical data were obtained from interviewing the participants and from the patient’s charts. Data are presented in percentage, mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range). Results Twenty patients (PD group) and 20 healthy household contacts (control group) were studied. In PD group: 70% were men, 53.5 (48.2 - 66) years old, 50% had diabetes, BMI 25.9 ± 4.8 kg/m², 95% well-nourished, 40% constipated, 14 (5.2 – 43.5) months on dialysis and 80% had residual diuresis. In control group: 30% were men, 51.5 (46.2 - 59.7) years old, BMI 28.7 ± 3.5 kg/m² and 20% constipated. Except of sex (p = 0.01) and BMI (p = 0.04), there were no other differences between groups. Comparing dietary intake between groups, no difference was found in daily energy [PD: 20.8 ± 5.4 kcal/kg/d vs. control: 22.0 ± 5.6 kcal/kg/d, p = 0.51], protein (PD: 0.8 ± 0.2 g/kg/d vs. control: 0.9 ± 0.2 g/kg/d, p = 0.23) and fiber [PD: 14.1 (10.7 – 21.1) g/d vs. 13.7 (10.4 – 18.0) g/d, p = 0.85]. In addition, the Diet Quality Index was also not different between groups (PD: 52.3 ± 15.6 vs. control: 54.5 ± 14.8, p = 0.65). Regarding microbiota composition, no difference was found between groups in alfa diversity (Figure 1), beta diversity (p>0.05), and genera differential abundance (Figure 2). Conclusion In the present study, no difference in the gut microbiota composition was found between patients on PD and healthy household contacts sharing a similar environment and diet. This result suggests that CKD and PD seem not to alter significantly gut microbiota composition.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN GANGGUAN MAKAN DAN KUALITAS DIET DENGAN STATUS ANEMIA PADA REMAJA PUTRI DI MODELLING SCHOOL

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 164-171
Author(s):  
Fransisca Natalia Bintang ◽  
Fillah Fithra Dieny ◽  
Binar Panunggal
Keyword(s):  
Eating Disorder ◽  
Bulimia Nervosa ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Consecutive Sampling ◽  
Diet Quality Index

Latar belakang: Remaja yang berprofesi sebagai model sering merasa takut jika mengalami kenaikan berat badan memiliki kecenderungan membatasi asupan makan. Hal ini dapat meningkatkan risiko terjadinya gangguan makan dan anemia. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis hubungan antara gangguan makan dan kualitas diet dengan status anemia pada remaja putri di Modelling School.Metode: Penelitian observasional dengan desain cross-sectional melibatkan 55 remaja putri berumur 12-19 tahun yang dipilih secara consecutive sampling dan dilakukan di Sekolah Model Semarang. Kadar hemoglobin (Hb) diukur dengan metode Cyanmethemoglobin, gangguan makan menggunakan kuesioner Eating Disorder Diagnostic Scale (EDDS), dan kualitas diet diukur dengan formulir food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), kemudian dihitung skor kualitas dietnya menggunakan panduan Diet Quality Index International (DQI-I). Analisis data menggunakan uji Chi Square. Hasil: Subjek yang mengalami anemia sebanyak 25 orang (45,5%). Gangguan makan ditemukan pada 29 subjek (52,7%) dengan 11 orang mengalami bulimia nervosa. Persentase remaja putri (63,6%) yang memiliki kualitas diet rendah pada penelitian ini lebih banyak dibandingkan dengan remaja (36,4%) yang memiliki kualitas diet tinggi. Hasil menunjukkan subjek (41,4%) yang anemia juga mengalami gangguan makan (p=0,243), dan subjek (45,7%) yang anemia memiliki kualitas diet yang rendah (p=0,959). Kualitas diet rendah (65,5%) ditemukan lebih banyak pada kelompok yang mengalami gangguan makan (p=0,866). Simpulan: Tidak ada hubungan antara gangguan makan dan kualitas diet dengan status anemia pada remaja putri di modelling school (p > 0,05)

scholarly journals KUALITAS DIET DAN DAYA TAHAN (ENDURANCE) ATLET BULUTANGKIS REMAJA DI KOTA SEMARANG

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Mailina Prima Sahara ◽  
Nurmasari Widyastuti ◽  
Aryu Candra
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Diet Quality ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Fitness Test ◽  
Diet Quality Index ◽  
Kolmogorov Smirnov

Latar Belakang: Prestasi olahraga bulutangkis cenderung menurun beberapa tahun terakhir. Salah satu faktor yang mempengaruhi prestasi adalah daya tahan (endurance). Kualitas diet akan mempengaruhi daya tahan (endurance) sehingga seseorang dapat melakukan pekerjaan secara efektif dan efisien dalam waktu yang lama tanpa menimbulkan kelelahan yang berlebihan. Tujuan: Mengetahui hubungan antara kualitas diet dan daya tahan atlet bulutangkis remaja di Kota SemarangMetode: Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian cross sectional. Subjek adalah 60 atlet bulutangkis usia 12-18 tahun. Variabel perancu adalah aktivitas fisik dan persen lemak tubuh subjek. Pengukuran daya tahan dengan metode Multistage Fitness Test (MFT). Data yang dikumpulkan yaitu kebiasaan makan yang diambil menggunakan Semi Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQFFQ) dan data aktivitas fisik menggunakan Physical Activity Quistionnaires for Adolescent (PAQ-A). Kualitas diet dinilai menggunakan kuisioner Diet Quality Index International (DQI-I). Data antropometri meliputi tinggi badan, berat badan, dan persen lemak tubuh. Uji kenormalan data dengan uji Kolmogorov-Smirnov dan  analisis data dengan uji korelasi Rank Spearman.Hasil: Terdapat 1,7% subjek yang memiliki kualitas diet baik. Sebagian besar atlet memiliki daya tahan yang cukup (35%). Persen lemak tubuh subjek sebagian besar tergolong optimal (61,7%). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara kualitas diet dan daya tahan (endurance) (r = 0,122, p=0,353). Tidak terdapat hubungan antara aktivitas fisik dan daya tahan (endurance) (r = 0,209, p= 0,109). Ada hubungan antara persen lemak tubuh dan daya tahan (endurance) ( r = -0,480, p=0,0001). Simpulan: Kualitas diet yang baik akan meningkatkan daya tahan (endurance), namun bersifat lemah dan secara statistik tidak berhubungan. Persen lemak tubuh yang optimal berkontribusi penting dalam menjaga daya tahan (endurance) atlet. Faktor perancu aktivitas fisik tidak mempengaruhi daya tahan (endurance).

Diet quality index for Brazilian adolescents: the ERICA study

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
pp. 539-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Débora Barbosa Ronca ◽  
Carina Andriatta Blume ◽  
Felipe Vogt Cureau ◽  
Suzi Alves Camey ◽  
Vanessa Bielefeldt Leotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diet Quality ◽  
Quality Index ◽  
Diet Quality Index
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