Measuring energy, macro and micronutrient intake in UK children and adolescents: a comparison of validated dietary assessment tools.
Linda A BushJayne HutchinsonJozef HoosonMarisol Warthon-MedinaNeil HancockKatharine GreatheadBethany KnowlesElisa J Vargas-GarciaLauren E GibsonBarrie MargettsSian RobinsonAndy NessNisreen A AlwanPetra A WarkMark RoePaul FinglasToni SteerPolly PageLaura JohnsonKatharine RobertsBirdem AmoutzopoulosDarren C GreenwoodJanet Elisabeth CadePublished in: BMC nutrition (2019)
Validated dietary assessment tools for use with children and adolescents in the UK have been identified and compared. Whilst tools are generally validated for macronutrient intakes, micronutrients are poorly evaluated. Validation studies that include estimates of zinc, selenium, dietary fibre, sugars and sodium are needed.