Potential underreporting of energy intake in the Ontario Health Survey andits relationship with nutrient and food intakes

Authors
Pomerleau, J Ostbye, T Bright-See, E
Citation
J. Pomerleau et al., Potential underreporting of energy intake in the Ontario Health Survey andits relationship with nutrient and food intakes, EUR J EPID, 15(6), 1999, pp. 553-557
Citations number
31
Categorie Soggetti
Envirnomentale Medicine & Public Health","Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
ISSN journal
03932990 → ACNP
Volume
15
Issue
6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
553 - 557
Database
ISI
SICI code
0393-2990(199907)15:6<553:PUOEII>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
This study investigated potential underreporting of energy intake in the 19 90 Ontario Health Survey (OHS). Underreporting was higher in overweight ind ividuals, Asian-born individuals, and respondents from urban areas. Intakes of underreporters were slightly closer to current dietary guidelines (less fat, more fruit and vegetables, fewer sweets). These results underline tha t caution is warranted when interpreting the association of dietary data wi th health outcomes.