Evaluation of plasma and erythrocyte fatty acids C15:0, t-C16:1n-7 and C17:0 as biomarkers of dairy fat consumption in adolescents

Participant compliance to an intervention in randomized controlled trials (RCT) significantly affects the interpretation of the outcome [1]. Traditional measures to estimate dietary intake involve self-reported methods such as food frequency questionnaires, multiple-day food records, 24 h dietary recalls, or a combination of these methods [2]. Such methods are susceptible to forgetfulness, bias and inaccuracies in reporting actual intake [3, 4]. The accurate assessment of dietary intakes, particularly during adolescence, is challenging since adolescents have difficulty estimating portion sizes, often eat take-out foods and are constantly forming new dietary patterns [4].
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research