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Validation of a Novel Food/Nutrient Intake Instrument in Georgian Tuberculosis Patients
Author(s) -
Frediani Jennifer K,
Tukvadze Nestani,
Sanikidze Ekaterine,
Kipiani Maia,
Hebbar Gautam,
Ramakrishnan Usha,
Martorell Reynaldo,
Ziegler Thomas R
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.26.1_supplement.826.3
Subject(s) - riboflavin , niacin , nutrient , meal , food science , medicine , pantothenic acid , vitamin , dietary reference intake , zoology , reference daily intake , food group , environmental health , chemistry , biology , organic chemistry
Objective To validate a novel food/nutrient intake assessment tool in patients with tuberculosis (TB) in Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia. Methods The instrument was designed to capture specific foods and meal patterns common in Georgian culture, and involved a 3‐day food recall conducted by an interviewer in a questionnaire format (n= 40). Food intake data was entered into Nutrient Database System for Research (NDS‐R) and mean daily intake of specific nutrients determined. Data were compared with data from three 24‐hour recalls conducted on the same days of the week 7 days apart from the food intake recall interview. Paired t‐tests and Pearson correlations were used. Results Pearson correlations were P<0.05 for: calories, total fat, total carbohydrate, total protein, cholesterol, saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, total fiber, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin B6, total folate, vitamin D, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium, sodium and potassium. T‐tests showed similar concordance between methods for most nutrients. Conclusions This novel food/nutrient intake tool is valid for nutrient intake assessments in TB patients in Tbilisi, Georgia. Grant Funding Source : NIH grants D43 TW007124, K24 RR023356, UL1 RR025008 and the Emory Global Health Institute.