1Ph. D Scholar, Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science (Autonomous), Bangalore University, Karnataka
2Associate Professor, Smt. VHD Central Institute of Home Science (Autonomous), Bangalore University, Karnataka
3Statistician, University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore
*Corresponding Author: Nikita Suresh, PhD Scholar, Smt VHD Central Institute of Home Science, Bangalore University, Karnataka
Online published on 3 April, 2018.
A need based Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for pre obese and obese Indian woman has been developed for the quantitative assessment of nutrient intakes.
To develop Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) for pre obese and obese Indian women.
Data on food intake was collected using the 3 day dietary record method from a sub sample of 50 subjects selected by random sampling method from a larger study group. Information was collected on the socio-demographic characteristics, lifestyle and dietary habits. The information pertaining to food items consumed as per 3 day dietary record was used in developing a suitable FFQ.
The FFQ contained 156 food items and were grouped into 14 food groups and 5 categories to measure food frequency. The FFQ contained a list of dishes along with the method of cooking.23% of the items in the FFQ were from the cereals and pulses group. The energy contribution by the proximate principles showed that carbohydrate contributes highest calories, followed by fat and the contribution by protein was the least in the study group.
Developing a FFQ for a target population is necessary for research purposes. The FFQ contained a list of the most commonly consumed foods by the subjects. Further studies have to be conducted for the validation of this FFQ in order to use it as a tool in the prevention and management of obesity.
Diet Assessment, Food Frequency Questionnaire, Indian women, Obesity, Weight management
