Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ for use among adults in Lebanon

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: Public Health Nutrition

Volume: 24

Issue: 13

Pages: 4007-4016

eISSN: 1475-2727

ISSN: 1368-9800

DOI: 10.1017/S1368980021002123

Abstract:

Objective: To validate the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ in Lebanon. Design: Validation of the EPIC FFQ was done against three 24-h recalls (24-HR). Unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlations, Bland-Altman plots and weighed kappa statistics were used to assess the agreement between the two methods. Setting: Lebanon. Participants: 119 adults (staff and students) at a Lebanese University. Results: Good unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlation coefficients were found between data from the two methods which ranged from -0·002 (vitamin A) to 0·337 (carbohydrates) and were all statistically significant except for vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, Se and niacin. Slight/fair agreement was reported through weighed kappa estimates for unadjusted data ranging from -0·05 (vitamin C) to 0·248 (Mg) and for energy-adjusted data ranging from -0·034 (vitamin A) to 0·203 (P). Individuals were categorised into exact and adjacent quartiles with an average of 78 % for unadjusted data and 70 % for energy-adjusted data, indicating a very good agreement between the EPIC FFQ and the average of the 24-HR data. The visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots revealed an overestimation of energy, carbohydrates, protein and fat intakes by the FFQ method. Conclusion: Overall, when all tests were taken into consideration, the current study demonstrated an acceptable agreement of the EPIC FFQ with the 24-h dietary recall method and significantly good correlations between dietary intakes. Therefore, the EPIC FFQ can be considered a valid tool for assessing diet in epidemiological studies among Lebanese adults.

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Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ for use among adults in Lebanon.

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: Public Health Nutr

Volume: 24

Issue: 13

Pages: 4007-4016

eISSN: 1475-2727

DOI: 10.1017/S1368980021002123

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To validate the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ in Lebanon. DESIGN: Validation of the EPIC FFQ was done against three 24-h recalls (24-HR). Unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlations, Bland-Altman plots and weighed kappa statistics were used to assess the agreement between the two methods. SETTING: Lebanon. PARTICIPANTS: 119 adults (staff and students) at a Lebanese University. RESULTS: Good unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlation coefficients were found between data from the two methods which ranged from -0·002 (vitamin A) to 0·337 (carbohydrates) and were all statistically significant except for vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, Se and niacin. Slight/fair agreement was reported through weighed kappa estimates for unadjusted data ranging from -0·05 (vitamin C) to 0·248 (Mg) and for energy-adjusted data ranging from -0·034 (vitamin A) to 0·203 (P). Individuals were categorised into exact and adjacent quartiles with an average of 78 % for unadjusted data and 70 % for energy-adjusted data, indicating a very good agreement between the EPIC FFQ and the average of the 24-HR data. The visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots revealed an overestimation of energy, carbohydrates, protein and fat intakes by the FFQ method. CONCLUSION: Overall, when all tests were taken into consideration, the current study demonstrated an acceptable agreement of the EPIC FFQ with the 24-h dietary recall method and significantly good correlations between dietary intakes. Therefore, the EPIC FFQ can be considered a valid tool for assessing diet in epidemiological studies among Lebanese adults.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/35522/

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Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ for use among adults in Lebanon

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION

Volume: 24

Issue: 13

Pages: 4007-4016

eISSN: 1475-2727

ISSN: 1368-9800

DOI: 10.1017/S1368980021002123

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Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) Food Frequency Questionnaire for use among Adults in Lebanon

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: Public Health Nutrition

eISSN: 1475-2727

ISSN: 1368-9800

DOI: 10.1017/S1368980021002123

Abstract:

Objective: To validate the EPIC food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in Lebanon. Design: Validation of the EPIC FFQ was done against three 24-hour recalls. Unadjusted and energy adjusted correlations, Bland Altman plots, and weighed kappa statistics were used to assess the agreement between the two methods. Setting: Lebanon. Participants: 119 adults (staff and students) at a Lebanese University. Results: Good unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlation coefficients were found between data from the two methods which ranged from -0.002 (vitamin A) to 0.337 (carbohydrates) and were all statistically significant except for vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium, and niacin. Slight/fair agreement was reported through weighed kappa estimates for unadjusted data ranging from -0.05 (vitamin C) to 0.248 (magnesium) and for energy-adjusted data ranging from -0.034 (vitamin A) to 0.203 (phosphorus). Individuals were categorised into exact and adjacent quartiles with an average of 78% for unadjusted data and 70% for energy-adjusted data, indicating a very good agreement between the EPIC FFQ and the average of the 24-HRs data. The visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots revealed an over-estimation of energy, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intakes by the FFQ method. Conclusion: Overall, when all tests were taken into consideration, this study demonstrated an acceptable agreement of the EPIC FFQ with the 24-hour dietary recall method and significantly good correlations between dietary intakes. Therefore, the EPIC FFQ can be considered a valid tool for assessing diet in epidemiological studies among Lebanese adults.

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Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ for use among adults in Lebanon.

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: Public health nutrition

Volume: 24

Issue: 13

Pages: 4007-4016

eISSN: 1475-2727

ISSN: 1368-9800

DOI: 10.1017/s1368980021002123

Abstract:

Objective

To validate the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) FFQ in Lebanon.

Design

Validation of the EPIC FFQ was done against three 24-h recalls (24-HR). Unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlations, Bland-Altman plots and weighed kappa statistics were used to assess the agreement between the two methods.

Setting

Lebanon.

Participants

119 adults (staff and students) at a Lebanese University.

Results

Good unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlation coefficients were found between data from the two methods which ranged from -0·002 (vitamin A) to 0·337 (carbohydrates) and were all statistically significant except for vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, Se and niacin. Slight/fair agreement was reported through weighed kappa estimates for unadjusted data ranging from -0·05 (vitamin C) to 0·248 (Mg) and for energy-adjusted data ranging from -0·034 (vitamin A) to 0·203 (P). Individuals were categorised into exact and adjacent quartiles with an average of 78 % for unadjusted data and 70 % for energy-adjusted data, indicating a very good agreement between the EPIC FFQ and the average of the 24-HR data. The visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots revealed an overestimation of energy, carbohydrates, protein and fat intakes by the FFQ method.

Conclusion

Overall, when all tests were taken into consideration, the current study demonstrated an acceptable agreement of the EPIC FFQ with the 24-h dietary recall method and significantly good correlations between dietary intakes. Therefore, the EPIC FFQ can be considered a valid tool for assessing diet in epidemiological studies among Lebanese adults.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/35522/

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Validation of the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer (EPIC) Food Frequency Questionnaire for use among Adults in Lebanon.

Authors: Khaled, K., Hundley, V., Bassil, M., Bazzi, M. and Tsofliou, F.

Journal: Public Health Nutrition

Volume: 24

Issue: 13

Pages: 4007-4016

ISSN: 1368-9800

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: To validate the EPIC food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) in Lebanon. DESIGN: Validation of the EPIC FFQ was done against three 24-hour recalls. Unadjusted and energy adjusted correlations, Bland Altman plots, and weighed kappa statistics were used to assess the agreement between the two methods. SETTING: Lebanon. PARTICIPANTS: 119 adults (staff and students) at a Lebanese University. RESULTS: Good unadjusted and energy-adjusted correlation coefficients were found between data from the two methods which ranged from -0.002 (vitamin A) to 0.337 (carbohydrates) and were all statistically significant except for vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium, and niacin. Slight/fair agreement was reported through weighed kappa estimates for unadjusted data ranging from -0.05 (vitamin C) to 0.248 (magnesium) and for energy-adjusted data ranging from -0.034 (vitamin A) to 0.203 (phosphorus). Individuals were categorised into exact and adjacent quartiles with an average of 78% for unadjusted data and 70% for energy-adjusted data, indicating a very good agreement between the EPIC FFQ and the average of the 24-HRs data. The visual inspection of the Bland-Altman plots revealed an over-estimation of energy, carbohydrates, protein, and fat intakes by the FFQ method. CONCLUSION: Overall, when all tests were taken into consideration, this study demonstrated an acceptable agreement of the EPIC FFQ with the 24-hour dietary recall method and significantly good correlations between dietary intakes. Therefore, the EPIC FFQ can be considered a valid tool for assessing diet in epidemiological studies among Lebanese adults.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/35522/

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