Validity of the intake of sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids estimated using a self-administered food frequency questionnaire in middle-aged and elderly Japanese: the Japan Public Health Center-based Prospective Study for the Next Generation (JPHC-NEXT) Protocol Area

CONCLUSIONS: The long-FFQ provided reasonable validity in estimating the intakes of sugars, amino acids, and fatty acids in middle-aged and elderly Japanese. Although caution is warranted for some nutrients, these results may be used in future epidemiological studies.PMID:38191182 | DOI:10.2188/jea.JE20230132

Source: Journal of Epidemiology - January 8, 2024 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Utako Murai Junko Ishihara Ribeka Takachi Ayaka Kotemori Yuri Ishii Kazutoshi Nakamura Junta Tanaka Hiroyasu Iso Shoichiro Tsugane Norie Sawada Source Type: research