Research Article

Using different approaches to assess the reproducibility of a culturally sensitive quantified food frequency questionnaire

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 24 , issue 3 , 2011 , pages: 143–148

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2011.11734366

Author(s): E. Wentzel-Viljoen Centre of Excellence for Nutrition, Potchefstroom , R. Laubscher Biostatistics Unit, Parow , A. Kruger Africa Unit for Transdisciplinary Health Research (AUTHeR), Potchefstroom

Keywords: quantified food frequency questionnaire , reproducibility

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Abstract

Objective: To report on the use of different approaches to assess the reproducibility of a culturally sensitive quantified food frequency questionnaire (QFFQ) used for assessment of the habitual dietary intake of Setswana-speaking adults in the North West Province of South Africa.

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