Table 3 Elements of the food frequency questionnaire
From: Development of a food frequency questionnaire for Sri Lankan adults
Cereals or equivalents | Vegetables | Pulses | Meat or alternatives | Fruits | Beverages | Miscellaneous* | Alcohol | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total food items and mixed dishes | 36 | 48 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 29 | 2 |
Contribution of 90% | 28 | 21 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
Grouping of food items | 19 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 2 |
Inclusion of foods | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Final food items | 19 | 20 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 5 |