Silvia Bel-Serrat1, Viktoria Knaze1, Genevieve Nicolas1, Dirce M Marchioni2, Josiane Steluti2, Aline Mendes2, Sandra P Crispim3, Regina M Fisberg2, Rosangela A Pereira4, Marina C Araujo5, Rosely Sichieri6, Edna M Yokoo7, Tania Sánchez-Pimienta8, Tania C Aburto8, Lilia S Pedraza8, Nadia Slimani1. 1. 1Dietary Exposure Assessment (DEX) group,International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),150 Cours Albert Thomas,69372 Lyon,France. 2. 2Department of Nutrition,School of Public Health,University of São Paulo,São Paulo,SP,Brazil. 3. 3Department of Nutrition,Federal University of Paraná,Curitiba,PR,Brazil. 4. 4Department of Social and Applied Nutrition,Federal University of Rio de Janeiro,Rio de Janeiro,RJ,Brazil. 5. 5Sergio Arouca National School of Public Health,Oswaldo Cruz Foundation,Ministry of Health,Rio de Janeiro,RJ,Brazil. 6. 6Department of Epidemiology,Institute of Social Medicine,State University of Rio de Janeiro,Rio de Janeiro,RJ,Brazil. 7. 7Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Collective Health Institute,Fluminense Federal University,Niterói,RJ,Brazil. 8. 8Center for Nutrition and Health Research,National Institute of Public Health,Cuernavaca,Morelos,Mexico.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The present study describes the procedure and approaches needed to adapt and harmonise the GloboDiet methodology, a computer- and interview-based 24 h dietary recall, for use in two Latin American pilot countries, Brazil and Mexico. DESIGN: About seventy common and country-specific databases on foods, recipes, dietary supplements, quantification methods and coefficients were customised and translated following standardised guidelines, starting from existing Spanish and Portuguese versions. SETTING: Brazil and Mexico. SUBJECTS: Not applicable. RESULTS: New subgroups were added into the existing common food classification together with new descriptors required to better classify and describe specific Brazilian and Mexican foods. Quantification methods were critically evaluated and adapted considering types and quantities of food consumed in these two countries, using data available from previous surveys. Furthermore, the photos to be used for quantification purposes were identified for compilation in country-specific but standardised picture booklets. CONCLUSIONS: The completion of the customisation of the GloboDiet Latin America versions in these two pilot countries provides new insights into the adaptability of this dietary international tool to the Latin American context. The ultimate purpose is to enable dietary intake comparisons within and between Latin American countries, support building capacities and foster regional and international collaborations. The development of the GloboDiet methodology could represent a major benefit for Latin America in terms of standardised dietary methodologies for multiple surveillance, research and prevention purposes.
OBJECTIVE: The present study describes the procedure and approaches needed to adapt and harmonise the GloboDiet methodology, a computer- and interview-based 24 h dietary recall, for use in two Latin American pilot countries, Brazil and Mexico. DESIGN: About seventy common and country-specific databases on foods, recipes, dietary supplements, quantification methods and coefficients were customised and translated following standardised guidelines, starting from existing Spanish and Portuguese versions. SETTING: Brazil and Mexico. SUBJECTS: Not applicable. RESULTS: New subgroups were added into the existing common food classification together with new descriptors required to better classify and describe specific Brazilian and Mexican foods. Quantification methods were critically evaluated and adapted considering types and quantities of food consumed in these two countries, using data available from previous surveys. Furthermore, the photos to be used for quantification purposes were identified for compilation in country-specific but standardised picture booklets. CONCLUSIONS: The completion of the customisation of the GloboDiet Latin America versions in these two pilot countries provides new insights into the adaptability of this dietary international tool to the Latin American context. The ultimate purpose is to enable dietary intake comparisons within and between Latin American countries, support building capacities and foster regional and international collaborations. The development of the GloboDiet methodology could represent a major benefit for Latin America in terms of standardised dietary methodologies for multiple surveillance, research and prevention purposes.
Keywords:
24 h dietary recall; Dietary monitoring; GloboDiet; Latin America; Standardisation
Authors: Barbara Koroušić Seljak; Peter Korošec; Tome Eftimov; Marga Ocke; Jan van der Laan; Mark Roe; Rachel Berry; Sandra Patricia Crispim; Aida Turrini; Carolin Krems; Nadia Slimani; Paul Finglas Journal: Nutrients Date: 2018-03-30 Impact factor: 5.717