Tool Information: Meal-Q FFQ (Energy & macronutrient)
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Energy, Macronutrient | Retrospective: Usual | Week/Month | Food Frequency Questionnaire | No | Detailed Information | Web Link |
Summary
This tool is a self administered, semi-quantitative web based food frequency questionnaire called Meal-Q. The tool was developed to measure energy and macronutrient intake in adults based on results from a population-based study in Sweden. This tool has been validated once.
Contact Information
Tool Website
Special Considerations
This tool is a modified, shorter version of a previous web-based FFQ called 'MaxMeal-Q.' The tool was formed by omitting less common food items. Internet access is required to use this tool
Last Updated
10/01/2018
Software Required
Not reported
Training Required
Not reported
Instructions on use
Not reported
Administration Method
Self-administered
Data Analysis
Instructions on how to use the dietary assessment tool can be found in the publications
Author | Year | Comparator | Lifestage | Sex | Number of Nutrients Validated | Mean Difference | Variance Measured | Correlation Coefficients | Percentage Agreement | Limits of Agreement | Special Considerations | Action | |
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Christensen | 2013 | Weighed Food Diary | Adults | Both | 6 | ✓ | ✓ | Subjects were recruited through the VALMA study and from three universities in Stockholm, Sweden. | Detailed Information | Web Link |