Determinants and nature of dietary underreporting in a free-living population: the Fleurbaix Laventie Ville Santé (FLVS) study
International Journal of ObesityPublished 1 July 1997
Lionel Lafay, A Basdevant, Marie‐Aline Charles, M Vray, B. Balkau, J-M Borys
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The data underline that underreporting may bias the assessment of energy and macronutrient intake, particularly in studies on obesity and dietary restraint, and questions about weight concern, dieting and dietaryraint may be useful to identify subjects who underestimate their food intake.
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These data underline that underreporting may bias the assessment of energy and macronutrient intake, particularly in studies on obesity and dietary restraint. Questions about weight concern, dieting and dietary restraint may be useful to identify subjects who underestimate their food intake.
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