Food intake studies in pre-school children in developing countries: Problems of measurement and evaluation

Abstract

ELATIVELY FEW STUDIES of food intake by pre-school children have been made anywhere. A not surprising situation when one considers what is in fact involved. Tropical Medicine. 253 Int J Food Sci Nutr Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by UB Giessen on 12/15/14 For personal use only. 254 Int J Food Sci Nutr Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by UB Giessen on 12/15/14 For personal use only.

Chapter 2: Assessment of the Risk of Zinc Deficiency in Populations

“…Dietary recalls can be used for estimating zinc intakes among non-literate populations, provided that portion sizes of the staple can be recalled accurately [23,24]. Proper training of field workers in recall interview techniques can minimize bias and non-response rates [25].…”