Background and Objectives: Using a linear programming approach, an optimized food-based recommendations (FBRs) had been formulated for Minangkabau women of reproductive age with dyslipidemia in Indonesia. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the promotion of the FBRs for improving dietary practices and nutrient intakes. Methods and Study Design: A community-based, clustered-randomized trial was conducted among Minangkabau women of reproductive age (20–44 years) with dyslipidemia. The subjects were assigned either into the FBR group (n=48), or the non FBR group (n=54). Baseline and end-line dietary data were assessed through interviews using a one-week semiquantitative food frequency questionnaire (SQ-FFQ) and two replicate 24-hour dietary recalls. The changes in dietary practice and nutrient intakes were analysed using ANCOVA test
Results: Significant changes were observed (p
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Publisher | : | : Asia Pac J Clin Nutr., 2020 |
Collation | : | Asia Pac J Clin Nutr 2020;29(2):334-347 |
Language | : | English |
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