Reliability of the Block Kid's Food Frequency Questionnaire translated to Arabic and adapted for Kuwaiti children

Al-Farhan, Abdulaziz Kh; Becker, Tyler; Petushek, Erich J.; Weatherspoon, Lorraine; Carlson, Joseph J.

doi:10.1016/j.nut.2021.111289

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“…Cut off points include Elevated BP (≥90th percentile to <95th percentile or 120/80 mm Hg to <95th percentile, whichever is lower), Stage 1 HTN (≥95th percentile to <95th percentile + 12 mmHg, or 130/80 to 139/89 mm Hg, whichever is lower), and Stage 2 HTN (≥95th percentile + 12 mm Hg or ≥140/90 mm Hg, whichever is lower) [ 26 ], as illustrated in Table 1 . Dietary intake was assessed using a reliable and culturally modified version of the Block Kids 2004 food frequency questionnaire (FFQ), translated into Arabic and developed by the researcher and NutritionQuest for use with Kuwaiti children [ 21 ]. The adapted version consists of eight pages that evaluate the frequency and quantity of children’s consumption of 72 food and beverages items during the past week.…”

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“…The raw nutrients were quantified and transformed into daily intakes of energy and nutrients in standard measurement units. Further details regarding the adapted FFQ development and testing are discussed elsewhere [ 21 ]. The nutritional data were derived from food groups, macronutrients, and micronutrients according to the DGA 2015–2020, including the dietary reference intake for individuals by age and gender [ 27 ].…”

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Dietary Quality Evidenced by the Healthy Eating Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Kuwaiti Schoolchildren

Al-Farhan,

Weatherspoon,

Pfeiffer

et al. 2024

Nutrients

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Background: Poor dietary quality is associated with adiposity and other risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in children. In Kuwait, although children’s food choices are a concern, no studies have evaluated dietary quality relative to the risk of CVD in Kuwaiti schoolchildren. This study hypothesized that dietary quality using the Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is associated with CVD risk factors in children and that there are associated sex differences. Objective: Our main objective was to evaluate the dietary quality of schoolchildren and investigate whether poor HEI scores are associated with CVD risk and if there are sex differences. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of Kuwaiti fifth graders (n = 313; 53% girls; mean age = 10.4 ± 0.4 years) who completed an adapted Block Kids 2004 food frequency questionnaire. Anthropometric, blood pressure, and biochemical data were also measured. HEI-2010 and HEI-2015 scores were calculated. Statistics: A general linear model and logistic regression were applied, controlling for moderate–vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and screen time (ST). Results: The total HEI-2010 and HEI-2015 scores were 58 and 52 points, respectively; a trend analysis indicated that more girls than boys had poor (≤50 points) HEI-2015 scores (p < 0.063). The maximum scores for total vegetables (p < 0.001), dairy (p < 0.034), and fatty acids (p < 0.01) were significantly higher in girls, while the maximum scores for whole grains (p < 0.046) and protein (p < 0.006), but not sodium (p < 0.009), were higher in boys. Obesity was inversely associated with poor total HEI 2010 and HEI 2015 scores (OR: 0.347, 95% CI: 0.234 - 0.516, p < 0.001 and OR: 0.561, 95% CI: 0.391–0.805, p < 0.002, respectively). However, the correlation was lost after adjustment for possible confounding factors. Conclusions: Dietary quality for children overall in this study was low, and there was only a weak association between poor scores and elevated blood pressure and none between scores and obesity. These findings have public health implications and warrant further investigation and attention.

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Dietary Quality Evidenced by the Healthy Eating Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Kuwaiti Schoolchildren

Al-Farhan,

Weatherspoon,

Pfeiffer

et al. 2024

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“…The dietary questionnaire completed by participants at enrollment was a semi‐quantitative validated FFQ 31 adapted from the Block FFQ, which was shown to have adequate temporal reproducibility in the NYUWHS. 31 , 32 Daily intake of foods and nutrients was calculated on the basis of food lists and food composition tables elaborated at the National Cancer Institute, with minor modifications. 31 We constructed the DASH score using FFQ data according to published guidelines with eight food components, 33 defined as low intakes of red meat, sodium, sweets, and high intakes of fruits (including fruit juices), vegetables (excluding potatoes), legumes and nuts, low‐fat dairy, and grains (Table S1 in supporting information).…”

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“…33,[35][36][37] The DASH score has been validated [38][39][40] and considered in many studies of cancer and cardiovascular disease. 29,41 We then used the DASH score distribution to classify women into quartiles, resulting in the following groupings: Q1 (10-20), Q2 (21)(22)(23)(24), Q3 (25)(26)(27), Q4 (28)(29)(30)(31)(32)(33)(34)(35)(36)(37). This quartile classification was determined so that we have sufficient power (0.80; estimated using Quanto) 42 to estimate approximately a minimal odds ratio (OR) of 0.80 in a comparison between any two quartiles.…”

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Mid‐life adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and late‐life subjective cognitive complaints in women

Song,

Wu,

Sharma

et al. 2023

Alzheimer's & Dementia

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INTRODUCTIONEvidence is limited on the role of mid‐life Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet in late‐life subjective cognitive complaints (SCCs).METHODSWe included 5116 women (mean age in 1985–1991: 46 years) from the New York University Women's Health Study. SCCs were assessed from 2018 to 2020 (mean age: 79 years) by a 6‐item questionnaire.RESULTSCompared to women in the bottom quartile of the DASH scores, the odds ratio (OR) for having two or more SCCs was 0.83 (95% confidence interval: 0.70–0.99) for women in the top quartile of DASH scores at baseline (P for trend = 0.019). The association was similar with multiple imputation and inverse probability weighting to account for potential selection bias. The inverse association was stronger in women without a history of cancer (P for interaction = 0.003).DISCUSSIONGreater adherence to the DASH diet in mid‐life was associated with lower prevalence of late‐life SCCs in women.

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Arabic translation and cultural adaptation of sedentary behavior, dietary habits, and preclinical mobility limitation questionnaires: A cognitive interview study

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Background Developing global evidence on the influence of health-related behaviors (e.g., sedentary behavior, diet) and mobility limitations on health requires global consortia from diverse sets of countries. Thus, the purpose was to translate and culturally adapt (i) the Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (SBQ); (ii) the Dietary Habits Questionnaire adapted from the Survey of Health, Aging and Retirement in Europe (SHARE) study; (iii) the Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaire for use in the Saudi Arabian context. Method 50 adult Saudi participants (mean age 41.7±9.6, 48% female) participated in this study. We followed a systematic cross-cultural adaptation process that involved forward translation, synthesis, back-translation, expert panel, and pre-testing (cognitive interviewing). Four rounds of cognitive interviews were held with 40 participants for the SBQ, SHARE questionnaire, and the Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaire, an additional round was needed for the Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaire. Descriptive data (means ± standard deviations and frequencies with percentages) were reported for characteristics. Result With some minor changes to the questionnaires, the SBQ, Dietary Habits, and Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaires were translated and cross-culturally adapted into Arabic. 100% of the participants confirmed that the resulting Arabic versions of the SBQ, Dietary Habits questionnaire, and Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaires were appropriate and fully understandable for Arabic speakers in communicating the intended meanings of the items in each. For example, item SBQ1, ‘Watching television (including videos on VCR/DVD)’ was changed to ‘Sitting and watching television or videos (including smartphones, tablets)’. Conclusion The SBQ, Dietary Habits questionnaire, and Preclinical Mobility Limitation questionnaire were successfully cross-culturally adapted into Arabic and are now ready for use in Saudi Arabian.

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Reliability of the Block Kid's Food Frequency Questionnaire translated to Arabic and adapted for Kuwaiti children

Cited by 4 publications

References 39 publications

Dietary Quality Evidenced by the Healthy Eating Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Kuwaiti Schoolchildren

Dietary Quality Evidenced by the Healthy Eating Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Kuwaiti Schoolchildren

Mid‐life adherence to the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and late‐life subjective cognitive complaints in women

Arabic translation and cultural adaptation of sedentary behavior, dietary habits, and preclinical mobility limitation questionnaires: A cognitive interview study

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