Title
Assessment of dietary intake among Moroccan women and Surinam men
Author
van Erp-Baart, M-A.J.
Westenbrink, S.
Hulshof, K.F.A.M.
Brussaard, J.H.
TNO Voeding
Publication year
2001
Abstract
Objective. To establish a method for food consumption data collection in ethnic groups in the Netherlands. Methods. Two pilot studies have been carried out, one among Moroccan women and one among Surinam men. First, focus group discussions were held to obtain background information from members of the target population. For food consumption assessment 2 x 24-h recall was chosen. Furthermore, background information on age, place of birth, frequency of visits to Morocco or Surinam, Dutch language skills, meal pattern, food purchases and antropometric measurements were taken. Results. It was found that the diets of both Moroccan women and Surinam men tended to approach the recommended daily intake of macronutrients more than the average intake of a Dutch person. However, reported energy and micronutrient intake on the second day of the dietary recall was lower than on the first recall day. Conclusion. The 24-h recall is a suitable method for food consumption measurements among Moroccan and Surinam people. On the other hand, the interviewer must be aware of potential under-reporting, especially during the second recall.
Subject
Nutrition
24-H recall
Dietary assessment
Moroccan women
Surinam men
Consumption behavior
Ethnic minority
Food consumption
Clinical article
Dietary intake
Food intake
Human
Morocco
Risk assessment
Self report
Sex difference
Adult
Diet
Eating
Female
Focus Groups
Humans
Interviews
Male
Mental Recall
Middle Aged
Morocco
Netherlands
Nutrition Policy
Pilot Projects
Questionnaires
Self Disclosure
Suriname
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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/13557850120068478
TNO identifier
72302
Source
Ethnicity & Health, 6 (2), 145-154
Document type
article