Development of a food frequency instrument: Ethnic differences in food sources

Lg, Borrud; McPherson, R. Sue; Mz, Nichaman; Pc, Pillow; Gr, Newell

doi:10.1080/01635588909514020

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“…Such convenient questionnaires were not previously available for British African-Caribbeans because the usual diet, as well as standard portion sizes, have been unknown. The collection of portion size data using food models (Borrud et al, 1989) for specific ethnic groups has been recommended (Buzzard & Sievert, 1994) because using standard portion sizes from another group can lead to invalid estimates. For example, the average portion size of boiled potatoes for African-Caribbean men and women is 338 g and 260 g, respectively, compared with 180 g for the white population (gender-specific data not given) (Crawley, 1988).…”

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Assessing the diet of the British African-Caribbean population: frequency of consumption of foods and food portion sizes

Sharma

Cade

Landman³

et al. 2002

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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There is a very high prevalence of diet related disorders in the British African-Caribbean population but very few studies have determined associations between diet and disease within this community. There are virtually no published data on the frequency of foods consumed by this population or on the usual portion sizes which are necessary not only for nutritional epidemiological studies but also for treating diet related conditions such as diabetes. Here we present the frequency of foods consumed, assessed by a quantitative FFQ specifically developed for this sample, and the usual portion size reported by 210 randomly selected adult men and women. Frequency of consumption of foods and food portion sizes reported differed greatly from those consumed by the majority White population. This paper highlights the need to collect valid food consumption data for specific ethnic groups rather than using data available from another population, which is inappropriate. Such data will enable more precise dietary assessment and will further our understanding of the role of diet in the aetiology and prevention of diet-related diseases.

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Assessing the diet of the British African-Caribbean population: frequency of consumption of foods and food portion sizes

Sharma

Cade

Landman³

et al. 2002

International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition

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“…Food frequency questionnaires (FFQ) based on self-reported intake of daily food have been shown to validly measure long-term dietary patterns in epidemiological studies. [1617] The food frequency questionnaire used for the assessment of nutrient intake in the North Indian population was easy to administer, showed moderate to good correlation with the 5-day diet record, and was reproducible. [18] A set of standardized cups, spoons, and glasses were used to aid the subject to recall the quantity of food prepared and consumed.…”

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A prospective assessment of dietary patterns in Muslim subjects with type 2 diabetes who undertake fasting during Ramadan

Vasan

Karol

Mahendri

et al. 2012

Indian J Endocr Metab

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Aims:The aim was to assess the dietary pattern during Ramadan season among type 2 diabetic Muslim subjects who underwent fasting and intensive dietary counseling.Materials and Methods:The study was conducted among 70 Muslim subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus who undertook fasting during Ramadan and was part of a randomized control trial using pioglitazone published previously. All subjects were subjected to a dietary assessment and counseling at three stages, i.e., initiation of the study, mid-Ramadan and post-Ramadan, by a trained dietician. Dietary assessment was done by the 24-hour dietary recall method and the food frequency questionnaire. Diabetic diet sheets were dispensed to subjects based on their body mass index (BMI), daily activity, and needs.Results:The mean caloric intake between pre-Ramadan (before fasting) and mid-Ramadan (15 days after fasting) were 1506.80 kcal and 1614.29 (P = 0.001) respectively. The distribution of active components pre and during Ramadan were: carbohydrates (g) 260.76 and 265.35 g (P = 0.001), proteins (g) 43.64 and 46.19 (P = 0.001) and fat (g) was 32.88 and 44.16 (P = 0.0001) respectively. The percentage of energy from dietary carbohydrate prior to fasting (64.11 ± 6.73) and during fasting (68.41 ± 4.41) remained almost unchanged but statistically significant when compared at different intervals before and during fasting. Fat intake increased significantly during fasting (P = < 0.001).Conclusions:The dietary composition in a type 2 diabetic Muslim population who undertook fasting during Ramadan showed a mean increase in consumption of all components of diet during the period of fasting. Nutritional compliance during such a time seems to be difficult and warrants repeated counseling and regular follow-up to achieve targets.

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“…The food-frequency survey used for this study was modified from the full 100-item, 1987 version of the National Cancer Institute's Health Habits and History Questionnaire (12). Foods commonly consumed in the Houston area by Mexican Americans and African Americans were added on the basis of a literature review of ethnic studies conducted in Texas and the southern United States and the 24-hour dietary recalls of a convenience sample of 50 Mexican Americans and 50 African Americans in the Houston area (13)(14)(15). The food-frequency portion of the questionnaire used for the study contained 152 food and beverage items and was administered by personal interview in English or Spanish (or both) by trained bilingual interviewers.…”

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Case‐control assessment of diet and lung cancer risk in African Americans and Mexican Americans

Pillow

Hursting

Duphorne

et al. 1997

Nutrition and Cancer

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In this case-control study we determined whether dietary differences underlie some of the ethnic and sex differences in US lung cancer rates. We examined the relationship between diet and lung cancer development in 137 lung cancer cases (93 African Americans and 44 Mexican Americans) and 187 controls (78 African Americans and 109 Mexican Americans). Cases reported a higher daily mean total fat intake (p < 0.001), whereas controls had a higher daily mean intake of dietary fiber (p < 0.001) and fruits (p = 0.02). Ethnic differences in diet were also observed: Mexican Americans consumed less total fat (p < 0.02) and more fiber (p < 0.001) and vegetables (p = 0.08) than African Americans. Additionally, men consumed more total fat (p = 0.08) and less fiber (p = 0.001), fruits (p < 0.001), and vegetables (p = 0.002) than women. Multivariable analysis, after adjustment for the effects of pack-years of smoking, age, total energy intake, sex, and ethnicity, demonstrated a positive association between high total fat consumption and lung cancer risk (p < 0.01) and an inverse association between high fruit consumption and lung cancer risk (p = 0.05). In conclusion, our findings support the hypothesis that diet, particularly high fat consumption and low fruit and vegetable consumption, contributes (independent of cigarette smoking) to the excess lung cancer risk in African-American men, who have the highest lung cancer rates in the United States.

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Development of a food frequency instrument: Ethnic differences in food sources

Cited by 38 publications

References 17 publications

Assessing the diet of the British African-Caribbean population: frequency of consumption of foods and food portion sizes

Assessing the diet of the British African-Caribbean population: frequency of consumption of foods and food portion sizes

A prospective assessment of dietary patterns in Muslim subjects with type 2 diabetes who undertake fasting during Ramadan

Case‐control assessment of diet and lung cancer risk in African Americans and Mexican Americans

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