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Validation of a FFQ for estimating omega-3, omega-6 and trans fatty acid intake during pregnancy using mature breast milk and food recalls

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Author(s):
Sartorelli, D. S. [1] ; Nishimura, R. Y. ; Castro, G. S. F. ; Barbieri, P. ; Jordao, A. A. [2]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, FMRP, Dept Social Med, Sch Med Ribeirao Preto, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, FMRP, Dept Internal Med, BR-14049900 Ribeirao Preto, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition; v. 66, n. 11, p. 1259-1264, NOV 2012.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: To assess the performance of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) for estimating omega-3, omega-6 and trans fatty acid intake during pregnancy. Moreover, we determined whether the fatty acid composition of mature breast milk represents a valuable biomarker for fatty acid intake during pregnancy. SUBJECTS/METHODS: A prospective study in 41 pregnant women, aged 18-35 years, was conducted. Food intake during pregnancy was evaluated by three 24-h recalls (24 hR), and 2 FFQ. The fatty acid composition of mature breast milk was determined by gas chromatography. The method of triads and joint classification between quartiles of intake were applied. RESULTS: The FFQ was accurate for estimating docosahexanoic (DHA), linoleic and total omega-6 fatty acids according to validity coefficients. Higher agreements (>70%) into the same or adjacent quartiles between the dietary methods were found for alpha-linolenic, total omega-3, linoleic and trans fatty acid intake. High validity coefficients for eicosapentanoic (EPA) and DHA acids of human milk were found (0.61 and 0.73, respectively), and the method was adequate for categorizing the intake of alpha-linolenic, total omega-3 and trans fatty acids compared with FFQ estimates, and for arachidonic acid and trans fatty acids compared with food recall estimates, during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS: The FFQ was an accurate tool for categorizing alpha-linolenic, total omega-3 and trans fatty acid intake. According to the validity coefficients observed, the FFQ accurately estimated DHA, linoleic and total omega-6 fatty acids and the composition of mature breast milk was shown to be a suitable biomarker for EPA and DHA fatty acid intake during pregnancy. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/12320-1 - Influence of the maternal food intake on fatty acids composition of mature human milk
Grantee:Renata Yumi Nishimura
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master