scholarly journals Adaptation of international nutrition databases and data-entry system tools to a specific population

2003 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Iris Shai ◽  
Hillel Vardi ◽  
Danit R Shahar ◽  
Ayelet B Azrad ◽  
Drora Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Local Foods ◽  
Specific Population ◽  
Data Entry System ◽  
Israeli Population ◽  
The Us ◽  
Analysis System

AbstractObjective:To develop a nutritional dietary intake database based on available reliable international nutritional databases adapted to the local needs of a specific population.Design:The Negev Nutritional Study (NNS) is a survey of a random sample of the Negev population regarding their dietary intake using 24-hour dietary recalls. A nutritional database for the Israeli population was developed based on adaptation and modification of the US Department of Agriculture's database. A data-entry system was developed based on the logic of the US Food Information Analysis System. The system was designed as bilingual (English and Hebrew). Local foods and recipes were collected during the NNS, which included 1465 24-hour diet interviews.Results:During the course of the NNS, 383 basic Israeli recipes were constructed. In total 1362 Israeli products were added to the database, and each was given a code, specific gravity and portion size. Most of the added products were cereals and grains and dairy products. The added recipes were collected from the interviewees in the NNS and from the most popular cookbooks.Conclusions:This paper describes the process undertaken to develop an Israeli food composition database as well as the data-entry system. This knowledge may aid other research groups in developing a computerised, nation-specific nutritional database and data-entry system adapted to their own specific local needs.

Examination of Seafood Intake Using Online 24hr Recall Tool for Use in Risk Assessment Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (OCE2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah Looby ◽  
Sophie Govzman ◽  
Bella (Xiyao) Wang ◽  
Francis Butler ◽  
Claire Timon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Seafood Consumption ◽  
Intake Assessment ◽  
Portion Sizes

AbstractIntroductionHealthy eating recommendations advise eating two portions of fish per week. Although seafood consumption has doubled globally over the last 50 years there is currently very little data on seafood consumption in Ireland. It is important to know what is being consumed by a population for nutritional and food safety purposes. The aim of this study is to collect reported dietary intake data from Irish seafood consumers, using an online dietary intake assessment tool, to determine habitual intakes of seafood for use in risk assessment.Materials and MethodsFoodbook24 is a self-administered, online 24hr recall tool developed for the purpose of nutritional surveillance in Ireland. For the purpose of this study it was further developed to include a detailed list of seafood regularly consumed in Ireland. Foods were selected using established food databases (Langual, FoodEx2 and BIM Seafood Handbook). Food composition was determined using McCance and Widdowson (7th Ed.) and portion sizes were based on NANS, published portion size books and recipes. Participants will be recruited using commonly used approaches; radio adverts & face-to-face recruitment. Seafood consumers (n = 1000), balanced for gender, age and urban/rural location, will be targeted. Participants will complete 2×24hr recalls, over 2 weeks, and complete an accompanying food frequency questionnaire. Demographic and lifestyle data will also be collected.ResultsIn the development of the tool, a total of 246 foods were added to Foodbook24, including 38 species of fish, with approximately 2–25 fish dishes for each fish. The composition of 156 foods were a direct match to McCance and Widdowson, 36 were similar and 24 used a combination of foods. For fish meals and recipes, 17 meals had a direct match in McCance and Widdowson and 10 were obtained using the average of 3 recipes. Foodbook24 contained a large proportion (92%) of the relevant portion sizes, others came from relevant books and recipes.DiscussionData collection is currently ongoing, but it is expected that the study will represent a significant step forward in public health policy contribution by characterising the likelihood of illness within a population on an annual basis. Furthermore, it will demonstrate the use of novel intake assessment technologies for fast and cost-effective collection of data for risk assessment purposes, reducing the time and cost required for data collection.

scholarly journals Development and Feasibility of Tablet-based 24-hour Recall for Dietary Intake and Recipe Collection Among Adults and Children in Tanzania (P10-018-19)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramya Ambikapathi ◽  
Imani Irema ◽  
Isaac Lyaatu ◽  
Dominic Mosha ◽  
Stella Nyamsangia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Nutrient Intake ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Dietary Quality ◽  
Food Groups ◽  
Dietary Recall ◽  
Adults And Children ◽  
Composition Table

Abstract Objectives In many regions of the world, little is known about food consumption, meal structures, meal patterns, and nutrient intake. Collection of these data using quantitative dietary intake is expensive and labor intensive. Thus, many programmatic and routine surveillance studies resort to simplified indicators to measure dietary quality. Based on a previous study conducted by Caswell et al. on tablet-based data collection of 24-hour dietary recall (24hr-DR), we have developed and adapted a mobile tool collecting 24hr-DR among adults and children in Tanzania. Methods Using the Tanzanian food composition table (FCT), the 24hr-DR was developed on an Android platform in Open Data Kit. The module provides food groups, food lists, meal list, ingredient list, quantity and amount consumed, breastfeeding frequency, and a recipe feature to collect detailed information (such as cooked and uncooked weights). Similar to the USDA Automated Multiple Pass Method, to accurately capture the dietary intake the tool contains summary features such as time in between meals and review of meals and portion size consumed in the previous day. Results The mobile tool is currently used to collect dietary intake (1) among 960 children 0–18 months of age enrolled in the EFFECTS trial (ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03759821) in Mara, Tanzania, and (2) among adult families enrolled in the DECIDE study in Dar es Salaam. Field workers were first trained on paper-based methods with food models followed by training on tablet-based collection. Because the tool was tailored with the Tanzanian FCT, conversion to nutrient intake for the individual are readily linked. This enables the investigators to look at dietary intake data in real time for quality assurance and analysis. Demonstration of the tool along with dietary profiles and analysis will be compared with the literature. The tool will be made available to the public in December 2019, and can be adapted to different contexts. Conclusions Using mobile-based flexible platforms linked to a pre-existing FCT demystifies the “black box” processes of converting dietary intake to nutrient intake, thus reducing the time and labor needed using the traditional paper-based 24hr-DR method. Funding Sources This study is funded through the Drivers of Food Choice Grants Program by Bill and Melinda Gates foundation and UK AID.

Dietary Vitamin and Stability of Oral Anticoagulation: Proposal of a Diet with Constant Vitamin K1 Content

1997 ◽  
Vol 77 (03) ◽  
pp. 504-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L Booth ◽  
Jacqueline M Charnley ◽  
James A Sadowski ◽  
Edward Saltzman ◽  
Edwin G Bovill ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Vitamin K ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Case Reports ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Dietary Guidelines ◽  
Dietary Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin K1 ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Impact

SummaryCase reports cited in Medline or Biological Abstracts (1966-1996) were reviewed to evaluate the impact of vitamin K1 dietary intake on the stability of anticoagulant control in patients using coumarin derivatives. Reported nutrient-drug interactions cannot always be explained by the vitamin K1 content of the food items. However, metabolic data indicate that a consistent dietary intake of vitamin K is important to attain a daily equilibrium in vitamin K status. We report a diet that provides a stable intake of vitamin K1, equivalent to the current U.S. Recommended Dietary Allowance, using food composition data derived from high-performance liquid chromatography. Inconsistencies in the published literature indicate that prospective clinical studies should be undertaken to clarify the putative dietary vitamin K1-coumarin interaction. The dietary guidelines reported here may be used in such studies.

scholarly journals Development and validation of a food frequency questionnaire for Japanese athletes (FFQJA)

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuko Ishikawa-Takata ◽  
Kaori Okamoto ◽  
Motoko Taguchi
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Food Frequency Questionnaire ◽  
Kappa Statistic ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Kappa Index ◽  
Food Frequency ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Dietary Records

Abstract Background Food frequency questionnaires are considered an effective method for assessing habitual dietary intake, but they must be developed or validated with the target population. Portion size, supplement use and food choice are thought to be especially important methodological considerations for assessing athletes’ dietary intake. This study aimed to develop and validate a food frequency questionnaire for Japanese athletes using data from this population. Methods We used dietary records from 440 Japanese athletes involved in our previous projects. Food items were analyzed using cumulative percentage contributions and multiple regression analysis, to give a selection of 62 basic food items and four supplemental items. The validity of the questionnaire was evaluated among another 77 Japanese athletes by comparing nutrient intakes assessed using the questionnaire with dietary records. Reproducibility was evaluated by comparing a second questionnaire completed 2–3 weeks later by 36 of the athletes in the validation study. Validity was assessed using crude Spearman’s correlation coefficients (CCs), energy-adjusted CCs, intraclass CCs (ICCs), and Kappa index values. Reproducibility was assessed by CCs, energy-adjusted CCs, and ICCs. Results In the validation analysis, the median crude CC for all of the nutrients was 0.407, ranging from 0.222 for dietary fiber to 0.550 for carbohydrate. The median energy-adjusted CC was 0.478, and the median ICC was 0.369. When we divided the athletes into quartiles, 65% (vitamin B1) to 86% (iron) of athletes were classified into the same or adjacent categories using the questionnaire and dietary records, with a median Kappa statistic of 0.32. In the reproducibility analysis, the median crude CC between the two completed questionnaires was 0.654, ranging from 0.582 (carbohydrate) to 0.743 (vitamin B2). The median energy-adjusted CC was 0.643, and the median ICC was 0.647. Conclusions The new 62-item food frequency questionnaire is both reliable and valid and may be useful for assessing food intake in Japanese athletes.

scholarly journals The Design and Development of a Food Composition Database for an Electronic Tool to Assess Food Intake in New Caledonian Families

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1668
Author(s):  
Juliana Chen ◽  
Solène Bertrand ◽  
Olivier Galy ◽  
David Raubenheimer ◽  
Margaret Allman-Farinelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Caledonia ◽  
Phase 1 ◽  
Saturated Fat ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Food Items ◽  
Specific Food ◽  
Country Specific

The food environment in New Caledonia is undergoing a transition, with movement away from traditional diets towards processed and discretionary foods and beverages. This study aimed to develop an up-to-date food composition database that could be used to analyze food and nutritional intake data of New Caledonian children and adults. Development of this database occurred in three phases: Phase 1, updating and expanding the number of food items to represent current food supply; Phase 2, refining the database items and naming and assigning portion size images for food items; Phase 3, ensuring comprehensive nutrient values for all foods, including saturated fat and total sugar. The final New Caledonian database comprised a total of 972 food items, with 40 associated food categories and 25 nutrient values and 615 items with portion size images. To improve the searchability of the database, the names of 593 food items were shortened and synonyms or alternate spelling were included for 462 foods. Once integrated into a mobile app-based multiple-pass 24-h recall tool, named iRecall.24, this country-specific food composition database would support the assessment of food and nutritional intakes of families in New Caledonia, in a cross-sectional and longitudinal manner, and with translational opportunities for use across the wider Pacific region.

Dietary acculturation of international students in Pune, India: a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
pp. 026010602110196
Author(s):  
Mahnaaz Mahmoodi ◽  
Roopan Miriam George ◽  
Devaki Gokhale
Keyword(s):  
International Students ◽  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Dietary Behavior ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Portion Size ◽  
Dietary Acculturation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
African Students ◽  
Packaged Food

Background: Dietary acculturation refers to how a migrant group adopts the eating patterns of the host country. It results in changes in dietary behavior, dietary intake, and nutritional status of this vulnerable group. Aim: To study dietary acculturation of international students in Pune, India. Methods: International students from three Universities in Pune were enrolled. Information on demography, dietary behavior, and dietary intake (using a food frequency questionnaire) was recorded using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. The height and weight of the students were measured using standard, calibrated equipment. The data were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: A total of 100 international students from Iran, Africa, and South Korea were grouped by nationality. Considerable variation was detected in the daily number of meals consumed, skipping meals, portion size changes, packaged food consumption, and supplement intake following migration between the groups. The intake of non-vegetarian food had declined drastically for all groups. However, the specific non-vegetarian item showing the greatest change differed according to the group’s nationality. The intake of biscuits and cake had increased among all groups. African students showed an increase of 3.33 kg in body weight following migration. The intake of protein and micronutrients declined for all groups. Conclusions: This study highlights the changes in dietary behavior, dietary intake, and nutritional status of international students of different nationalities following migration to Pune, India. Thus, it emphasizes the need for nutrition interventions in international students in India.

A Microcomputer-Based Data Entry System for Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions in the United States

1988 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael H. Dong ◽  
Charles Anello ◽  
John P. Juergens ◽  
Wayne M. Turner ◽  
Alan Gelberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Adverse Drug Reactions ◽  
Data Entry ◽  
The United States ◽  
Drug Reactions ◽  
Data Entry System

scholarly journals Ghanaians Might Be at Risk of Excess Dietary Intake of Potassium Based on Food Supply Data

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Oscar Yawson ◽  
Michael Osei Adu ◽  
Benjamin Ason ◽  
Frederick Ato Armah ◽  
Emmanuel Boateng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
World Health ◽  
Noncommunicable Diseases ◽  
K Deficiency ◽  
Health Organization

The World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted the beneficial role of adequate intake of potassium (K) in combating the global burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), mainly hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Diets are the main source of K supply to humans and can contribute to both K deficiency (hypokalemia) and excess (hyperkalemia). While global attention is currently devoted to K deficiency, K excess can be even more dangerous and deserves equal attention. The objectives of this paper were to (i) estimate the K intake of Ghanaian population using food supply and food composition data and (ii) compare this estimate with the WHO-recommended requirement for K in order to assess if there is a risk of inadequate or excess K intake. Food supply data (1961–2011) were obtained from the Food Balance Sheet (FBS) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations to derive trends in food and K supply. The average food supply in the FBS for 2010 and 2011 was used in assessing the risk of inadequate or excess dietary intake of K. The K content of the food items was obtained from food composition databases. Based on 2010-2011 average data, the K supply per capita per day was approximately 9,086 mg, about 2.6-fold larger than the WHO-recommended level (3,510 mg). The assessment suggests a potentially large risk of excess dietary K supply at both individual and population levels. The results suggest the need for assessing options for managing K excess as part of food security and public health strategies. The results further underscore a need for assessment of the K status of staple food crops and mixed diets, as well as K management in food crop production systems in Ghana.

scholarly journals Dietary Intake of Adult Residents in Luxembourg Taking Part in Two Cross-Sectional Studies—ORISCAV-LUX (2007–2008) and ORISCAV-LUX 2 (2016–2017)

Nutrients ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 4382
Author(s):  
Farhad Vahid ◽  
Alex Brito ◽  
Gwenaëlle Le Coroller ◽  
Michel Vaillant ◽  
Hanen Samouda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Saturated Fatty Acids ◽  
Food Group ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Food Composition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Total Fat

Background: A balanced diet is an important lifestyle component and has been associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases. Objectives: To assess dietary intake of adult residents in Luxembourg taking part in two population-based cross-sectional studies (ORISCAV-LUX, 2007–2008 and ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017). Methods: Dietary intake of the study participants (1242 in 2007/08 and 1326 in 2016/17), 25–69 years old, were evaluated using food-frequency questionnaires (134 items in 2007/2008 and 174 items in 2016/2017) according to the French ANSES-CIQUAL food composition database. Both food-group- and nutrient-based analyses were conducted. Results: Dietary patterns in ORISCAV-LUX 2, 2016–2017, were characterized by an increase in the estimated marginal means (EMM) of the intake of energy, total fat, saturated fatty acids, alcohol, and decreased EMM of total carbohydrates, magnesium, and calcium compared to 2007/08. We also observed an increased EMM of the intake of protein-rich food items and ready-to-eat foods/fast foods, together with a decreased intake of grains, dairy products, and vegetables (all p-values <0.05, linear mixed models). The intake of most micronutrients was stable or slightly increased in ORISCAV-LUX 2 vs. ORISCAV-LUX, except for the drop in magnesium and calcium, and generally met recommendations, in particular, EFSA population reference intakes (PRI), except for vitamin D. Conclusions: Though most micronutrient recommendations were met, nutrient consumption in terms of high energy, total fat, and sodium, as well as low carbohydrates, were not aligned with recommendations for balanced eating.

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