1.Department of Epidemiology and Health Reporting,Robert Koch-Institute,Berlin,Germany;2.Department of Nutritional Behaviour,Max Rubner-Institute,Karlsruhe,Germany
Abstract:
Background
Validation of a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) is important as incorrect information may lead to biased associations. Therefore the relative validity of an FFQ developed for use in the German Health Examination Survey for Adults 2008-2011 (DEGS) was examined.