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#523: How Trustworthy is the Food Frequency Questionnaire in Evaluating Dietary Intake? – Deirdre Tobias, ScD

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Evolution of the Food Frequency Questionnaire in Epidemiology

This chapter explores the history and purpose of the Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) in nutritional epidemiology, focusing on evaluating chronic diseases like cancer and heart disease. It discusses the development of FFQs, the challenges of capturing long-term dietary habits, and the importance of distinguishing between acute and chronic exposures for meaningful research outcomes.

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