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ArticleCurrent developments in nutrition2025

Integrating Technology and Culture: Smartphone Validation of a Food Frequency Questionnaire for Nutrient Intake Estimates in the Adult Population of Trinidad and Tobago.

Lesley Ann Foster-Nicholas, Patricia Dyett, Celine Heskey, David Shavlik, Gina Siapco

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Lesley Ann Foster-NicholasDepartment of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Allied Health Professions, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, United States.
Patricia DyettDepartment of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago.
Celine HeskeySchool of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, United States.
David ShavlikSchool of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, United States.
Gina SiapcoSchool of Public Health, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA, United States.

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Background: Trinidad and Tobago is home to a multiethnic population, each with distinct dietary traditions. Given this diversity, it is essential to validate a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) that captures the local food items that contribute to the nation's unique dietary culture. Objectives: This study aims to assess the reproducibility and validity of a semiquantitative FFQ to estimate nutrient intake in the adult population of Trinidad and Tobago. Methods: A 139-item semiquantitative electronic food frequency questionnaire (e-FFQ), developed using Google Forms, captured culture-specific foods commonly consumed in Trinidad and Tobago. The self-administered e-FFQ was distributed to 91 participants aged 18 and older, with 2 administrations 3 mo apart. The first administration of the e-FFQ was validated against the weighted mean of 4 food records with digital images as the reference method. Data were analyzed using SPSS Version 26 to assess validity and reproducibility through paired Results: Participants had a mean age of 38 ± 9.6 y, with 22% male and 78% female. Correlations between the e-FFQ and food records ranged from moderate ( Conclusions: The culture-specific e-FFQ demonstrates strong reproducibility and validity, making it a valuable tool for assessing nutrient intake in Trinidad and Tobago's adult population.

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food frequency questionnairenutrient intakesreproducibilityTrinidad and Tobagovalidation

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