Development of a Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire and testing its reliability and validity

Gosadi, Ibrahim M.; Alatar, Abdulrahman A.; Otayf, Mojahed; AlJahani, Dhaherah Mani; Ghabbani, Hisham M.; AlRajban, Waleed A.; Alrsheed, Abdullah M.; AL-Nasser, Khalid Abdulrahman

doi:10.15537/smj.2017.6.20055

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“…">Food frequency questionnaire (FFQ): To measure the adherence to low‐calorie dietary regimen in each group at the end of the 3 months of the trial. The FFQs were designed to assess the habitual diet by asking about the frequency of consumed food items or specific food groups over a reference period [23]. It is suitable for adult population to gather information on a wide range of foods and can be designed to be shorter and focus on foods rich in a specific nutrient or on a particular group of foods, for example, fruit, vegetables, starch, milk, meat, and fat.…”

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Systemic Effects of Cryolipolysis in Central Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Background and Objectives To investigate the adding effect of Cryolipolysis to a low‐calorie diet program on lipid profile, liver enzymes, body mass index, waist‐to‐hip ratio, and volume reduction of subcutaneous fat tissue in central obese women. Study Design/Materials and Methods Sixty central obese women were randomly divided into two equal groups. Women in the control group received prescribed low‐calorie diet regimen only, while women in the study group received three Cryolipolysis sessions plus the same dietary regimen for 3 months. Assessment of women in each group for weight, height to obtain the body mass index, waist‐to‐hip ratio, and abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness as well as evaluation of lipid profile and liver enzymes was done just before starting the treatment procedures and immediately after ending the study duration. Results There were statistically significant improvements of waist‐to‐hip ratio, body mass index, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low‐ and high‐density lipoprotein, as well as liver enzymes in favor of the study group (P < 0.001). Conclusion Women who underwent Cryolipolysis and diet program had better improvement in components of lipid profile and liver enzymes than women who were maintained over diet program alone. Measures to decrease waist circumference, associated with abdominal subcutaneous fat reduction, enhanced the systemic effects of Cryolipolysis. Lasers Surg. Med. © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

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Systemic Effects of Cryolipolysis in Central Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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“…Dietary intake was assessed using a self-administered FFQ, designed and validated to measure participants’ habitual diet over the previous 12 months [ 33 ]. The questionnaire was developed in the Arabic language.…”

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Effects of Nutrient Intake on Diagnostic Measures of Sarcopenia among Arab Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Sarcopenia is a major public health condition and is, therefore, of great clinical interest. However, the role of nutrient intake in sarcopenia is unclear. We examined the associations between nutrient intake and diagnostic measures of sarcopenia, including low muscle mass (appendicular lean mass (ALM) divided by height squared, ALM/h2) and strength (hand-grip strength, HGS) among Arab men. This cross-sectional study included 441 men aged 46.8 ± 15.98 years. Habitual nutrient intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Participants were classified according to different ALM/h2 and HGS reference values. Participants with normal muscle mass, defined by an ALM/h2 cutoff of <8.68 kg/m2 (−1 standard deviation (SD) <reference values Arab men), had greater daily energy, protein and fat intake, and percentage of energy from protein and fat (p < 0.01). Conversely, normal muscle mass was associated with a lower percentage of energy from carbohydrates (CHO) (p < 0.001). Regarding muscle strength, participants with HGS above 42 kg (median HGS of Arab men) had higher daily energy and protein and fat intake, but a lower percentage of energy from CHO and a lower intake of total omega-3 fatty acids (p < 0.05). Individuals with normal muscle mass and high HGS have greater daily energy, protein, and fat intake and a lower percentage of energy from CHO compared to sarcopenic individuals.

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“…Assessment of dietary intake was done using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) which consisted of 140 food items developed to capture the dietary habits of Saudis. This FFQ had been tested for internal consistency, test-retest reliability, completeness of food list, and criterion validity [30]. The assessments were repeated at 3-month intervals (at baseline, 3 and 6 months) in both groups.…”

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Identification of Education Models to Improve Health Outcomes in Arab Women with Pre-Diabetes

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Few evaluations of interventions to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Saudi Arabia (SA) have been undertaken. The present study evaluates the impact of a 6-month intensive lifestyle modification intervention delivered in primary care. Females from SA with prediabetes, aged 18–55 years, were recruited with 190 participants eligible following screening and randomly allocated to receive a 3-month one-on-one, intensive lifestyle modification (intervention group (IG) n = 95) or standard guidance (control group (CG) n = 95). Participants completed questionnaires including demographic, dietary and physical activity data. Blood samples were collected at baseline, 3 and 6 months. A total of 123 (74 IG (age 40.6 ± 9.8 years; body mass index (BMI) 31.2 ± 7.0 kg/m2) and 49 CG (age 40.6 ± 12.7 years; BMI 32.3 ± 5.4 kg/m2)) participants completed the study. After 6 months, haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c; primary endpoint) significantly improved in the IG than CG completers in between-group comparisons (p < 0.001). Comparison between groups showed significant improvements in overall energy intake, total and high density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol in favour of IG (p-values < 0.001, 0.04 and <0.001, respectively). BMI and weight change were not clinically significant in between group comparisons. A 6-month, intense one-on-one intervention in lifestyle modification significantly improves glycaemic and cardio metabolic profile of females living in SA with pre-diabetes delivered in a primary care setting. Longer duration studies, using the same intervention, may determine whether a meaningful weight loss secondary to improved diet can be achieved.

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Development of a Saudi Food Frequency Questionnaire and testing its reliability and validity

Cited by 48 publications

References 21 publications

Systemic Effects of Cryolipolysis in Central Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Systemic Effects of Cryolipolysis in Central Obese Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Nutrient Intake on Diagnostic Measures of Sarcopenia among Arab Men: A Cross-Sectional Study

Identification of Education Models to Improve Health Outcomes in Arab Women with Pre-Diabetes

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