Two non-consecutive 24 h recalls using EPIC-Soft software are sufficiently valid for comparing protein and potassium intake between five European centres – results from the European Food Consumption Validation (EFCOVAL) study

• DOI: 10.1017/s0007114510003648
• Publication Date: 2010-09-28T05:47:29Z
• Authors: Sandra P. Crispim; Jeanne H. M. de V...; Anouk Geelen; Olga W. Souverein; Paul J. M. Hulshof; Lionel Lafay; Anne-Sophie Rousseau; Inger T. L. Lille...; Lene F. Andersen; Inge Huybrechts; Willem De Keyzer; Jiri Ruprich; Marcela Dofkova; Marga C. Ocke; Evelien de Boer; Nadia Slimani; Pieter van't Veer
• Keywords: Dietary Reference Intake

The use of two non-consecutive 24 h recalls using EPIC-Soft for standardised dietary monitoring in European countries has previously been proposed the Food Consumption Survey Method consortium. Whether this methodology is sufficiently valid to assess nutrient intake a comparable way, among populations with different food patterns Europe, subject study Validation objective was compare validity usual protein and K estimated from between five selected centres Europe. A total 600 adults, aged 45–65 years, were recruited Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Netherlands Norway. From each participant, urines collected. mean distribution intake, as well ranking compared excretions within centres. Underestimation (range 2–13 %) 4–17 seen all centres, except Republic. We found fair agreement prevalences based on excretion data at lower end ( < 10 % difference), but larger differences other points. Protein moderately correlated (ranges = 0·39–0·67 0·37–0·69, respectively). These across In conclusion, (EPIC-Soft) appear be assessing comparing Europe individuals.