The Valid and Reliable Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire among the Sleman Under Five Children

• Main Authors: Yayuk Hartriyanti SKM, MKes (Author), Nikita Dika Melindha SGz (Author), Ratri Kusuma Wardani SGz (Author), Aviria Ermamilia MGizi, RD (Author), Septi Kurnia Lestari SGz, MMedSc (PH) (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SAGE Publishing, 2023-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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• Notes: 0046-9580; 1945-7243; 10.1177/00469580231152323
• Keywords: Public aspects of medicine; RA1-1270
• Source: Inquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, Vol 60 (2023)

To examine macronutrient intake among under-five children, which is cost-effective, reliable, and validated by regional food choice and availability, we developed a new Semi Quantitative-Food Frequency Questionnaire (SQ-FFQ). We validated the Sleman Under Five Children SQ-FFQ (SUFS) compared to the 3-time 24-hour recalls (24HR) and conducted reliability tests between the first and second SUFS interviews. This study included 102 under-five children. All tests were conducted for the "12-35 months" and "36-59 months" groups. Compared to 24HR using Pearson's Correlation Coefficient, Spearman's Correlation Coefficient, Bland Altman plots, Cross Classification and Limits of Agreement (LOA), the SUFS was valid but significantly overestimated the macro-nutrient consumption. The reliability test results using the Interclass Correlation Coefficient and Cronbach's alpha showed moderate to good reliability (ICC and α ranged from .6 to .9), and a high correlation using Spearman's Correlation Coefficient (rho:.42-.89). The SUFS is valid compared to the 24HR and reliable for assessing macronutrient consumption for children under five.