| Eating habits of the college population put them at risk for developing chronic diseases. Data were collected using the self-administered semi-quantitative 1988 Brigham and Women's Hospital Diet Assessment Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ) and a 24-hour dietary recall for 19--24 year old college students (n = 73). The objectives of the study were to compare the results from the FFQ and a 24-hour dietary recall to determine if there were differences in nutrient intake and to compare the dietary intake of 19--24 year old college students to the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI), United States Department Agriculture (USDA) Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and Food Guide Pyramid for compliance. Results indicate that the FFQ was a better assessment tool in screening for protein, sugar, monounsaturated fat, and saturated fat intake. Findings from this study may be useful to researchers/dietitians in screening individuals for diet patterns, counseling, and developing diet guidelines for 19--24 year old college students. |
