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[EPIC-SOFT a European computer program for 24-hour dietary protocols]

S Voss1, U R Charrondiere, N Slimani

  • 1Deutsches Institut für Ernährungsforschung, Abteilung Epidemiologie, Bergholz-Rehbrücke.

Zeitschrift Fur Ernahrungswissenschaft
|November 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed EPIC-SOFT, a dietary assessment software for the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study. This tool standardizes nutritional data collection across nine European countries for improved dietary comparisons.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Epidemiology
  • Dietary Assessment Methodology
  • Public Health Nutrition

Background:

  • Comparing dietary data across European countries is challenging due to varying methodologies.
  • The European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) study requires standardized dietary assessment tools.
  • Existing methods often lack the detail and comparability needed for large-scale international studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a calibration instrument for comparing dietary data within the EPIC study.
  • To create a standardized software tool for detailed 24-hour dietary recalls across nine European nations.
  • To enhance the comparability and accuracy of nutritional intake data in multinational research.

Main Methods:

  • Development of EPIC-SOFT, a computer-assisted, interview-based 24-hour dietary recall software by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and EPIC centers.

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  • Incorporation of probing questions and chronological food entry to aid respondent memory.
  • Utilized a standardized food group structure, a picture book for portion size quantification, and automatic coding for food items and nutrient intake calculation.

    • Main Results:

    • EPIC-SOFT provides a highly detailed description and quantification of consumed foods, recipes, and supplements.
    • The software ensures standardization of dietary data collection across diverse European populations.
    • It facilitates automatic coding and nutrient intake calculation, streamlining data analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • EPIC-SOFT is a robust dietary assessment instrument that enables standardized and comparable nutritional data collection within Europe.
    • This software addresses a critical need for harmonized dietary assessment in large-scale epidemiological studies.
    • EPIC-SOFT represents a significant advancement in obtaining reliable international nutritional data.