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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition science
  • Public health
  • Dietary assessment

Background:

  • The Healthy Eating Index (HEI) is a common tool for evaluating diet quality.
  • A country-specific index is needed for the Bangladeshi population.
  • This study protocol outlines the development and validation of the Bangladesh Healthy Eating Index (BD-HEI).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a culturally relevant Healthy Eating Index for Bangladesh.
  • To create a tool for assessing dietary quality among Bangladeshi women.
  • To inform public health policies for improved nutrition.

Main Methods:

  • The BD-HEI will be based on Bangladesh's Food-based Dietary Guidelines (FBDG).
  • It will include eleven eating components derived from FBDG food groups.
  • A cross-sectional survey of 1080 reproductive-aged women will collect dietary data using 24-hour recalls.

Main Results:

  • Dietary data will be collected from 1080 reproductive-aged women.
  • The study will evaluate the validity and reliability of the BD-HEI.
  • Analysis will include usual food and nutrient intake and nutrient adequacy.

Conclusions:

  • Country-specific HEIs are valuable for assessing population dietary quality.
  • The BD-HEI findings can guide policies to promote healthy eating.
  • This research aims to combat diet-related diseases in Bangladesh.