Abstract
Citation
Lytle LA, Nichaman MZ, Obarzanek E, Glovsky E, Montgomery D, Nicklas T, Zive M, Feldman H. Validation of 24-hour recalls assisted by food records in third-grade children. The CATCH Collaborative Group. J Am Diet Assoc 1993 Dec;93(12):1431-6.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to validate the use of 24-hour recalls assisted by food records as a dietary assessment tool for use with third-grade children. DESIGN: Trained staff observed children during mealtime at school, and parents observed and recorded what children ate in their presence. The following day children participated in a 24-hour recall interview. Children's ability to recall what they consumed during a 24-hour period was compared with observational data collected during the same period. SETTING: All data were collected in elementary school settings at four sites involved in the Child and Adolescent Trial for Cardiovascular Health. SUBJECTS: The sample of 49 children was self-selected, based on parents' willingness to observe and record their child's food intake. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Recalled and observed data for energy and nutrient levels were compared using mean energy and nutrient analysis and quartile classification. In addition, recalled and observed foods were compared by meal type and estimation of portion size. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS PERFORMED: Paired t tests, Pearson and Spearman correlations, and classification analysis were used to compare recalled and observed data. RESULTS: Comparison of observed and recalled food intakes showed no significant differences in percentage of energy from total fat, saturated fat, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat or in the amount of sodium consumed, although there were differences in energy intakes. Spearman rank order correlations between recalled and observed nutrients ranged from .45 to .79. A 77.9% agreement was found across all meals in the food items children recalled having consumed compared with those adults actually observed them consuming. CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the 24-hour recall assisted by food records is a valid method for assessing the dietary intake of children as young as 8 years old for the purpose of group comparison.
Full Text
The full text is available at https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0002-8223(93)92247-u
At A Glance
Individual Dietary Behavior Variables
| Intake |
|---|
| Total Energy/Energy Density |
| Macronutrients, including Saturated Fat |
| Sodium, Monounsaturated fat, Polyunsaturated fat |
| Behavior |
|---|
| Portion/Size |
Domain(s)
Individual Dietary Behavior
Measure Type
24-hour dietary recall
Measure Availability
Not reported
Number of Items
Not applicable
Study location
School districts in four states (CA, LA, MN, TX)
Languages
English
Information about Development of Measure
Nothing to add
Study Design
Study Participants
Age
6 - 11 Years
Sex
Female
Male
Race/Ethnicity
Not reported
Predominantly Low-income/Low-SES
Not reported
Sample Size
49
Study Design
Design Type
Validation/Reliability
Health Outcomes Assessed
None
Obesity Measures
Not applicable
BMI Measured or Self-reported
Not applicable
Covariates
Not reported
Data Reported on Race/Ethnicity
Not applicable
Data Reported on SES
Not applicable
SES-related Variables
Not applicable
How To Use
Administration
Who Administered
Researcher-administered
How Administered
In-person
Time Required
Not reported
Training Required
Yes, time not reported
Instructions on Use
Not reported
Data Analysis
Data Collection/Analysis Costs
Not available
Data Collection/Protocol
24-hour recalls were assisted by food records.
Instructions on Data Analysis
Not reported
Validity (8)
| Type of validity | Construct/subscale assessed | Criterion measure used | Test/statistic used | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-Energy | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.59, Spearman r=0.49 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from carbohydrate | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.64, Spearman r=0.68 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from total fat | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.64, Spearman r=0.69 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from saturated fat | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.79, Spearman r=0.80 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from polyunsaturated fat | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.41, Spearman r=0.45 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from monounsaturated fat | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.73, Spearman r=0.64 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-percent energy from protein | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.62, Spearman r=0.66 |
| Criterion | 24-hour recall-Sodium | Observed intake | Pearson Correlation Coefficient and Spearman Correlation Coefficient | Pearson r=0.52, Spearman r=0.52 |
Reliability (0)
There are no reliability tests reported for this measure.