Research
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Combining multiple dietary assessment methods (e.g., FFQ and 24-HDR) and using statistical modeling reduces within-person variation and improves the accuracy of usual intake estimates.
To get accurate usual intake data, combine different dietary assessment methods and use statistical modeling to account for within-person variation.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
The administration of a combination of different assessment methods is becoming increasingly popular, as it can address several methodological limitations.
Why this rating
Supported by references to validation studies and statistical modeling approaches.
Source
Dietary assessment methods in epidemiological research: current state of the art and future prospects
Androniki Naska et al. · F1000Research · 2017
DOI 10.12688/f1000research.10703.1
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