Abstract (EN):
The project was performed in the context of EFSA’s plan for a pan-European data collection,
namely. “What’s on the Menu in Europe” ("EU Menu") survey. The goals of the PILOT-PANEU
project were to develop, test and evaluate the applicability of tools and procedures for conducting a
dietary survey including adolescents, adults and elderly people, based on 2 x 24-hr recall performed
with EPIC-Soft methodology. The Manual, protocols, questionnaires and other documents assisting
the implementation of the surveys were developed jointly by all partners; five participants prepared the
country-specific files. Approximately 25% of picture series selected for estimation of the amount of
food consumed was tested, involving persons aged 10-74 years, with perception and
conceptualisation-memory methods within validation studies performed by five partners. The study
revealed that the picture series can be best used for foods of similar appearance and density. The 2x24-
hr recall dietary surveys were carried out by four partners involving 1012 interviewed persons selected
with the combination of random and convenience sampling. The Greek partner carried out the
comparative analysis of the results of the 2011 national nutrition survey and those obtained with the
new Hellenic Health Foundation nutrition tool. The response rate was generally low, except in
Bulgaria, suggesting that the highest rate can be achieved if the random samples are selected in
cooperation with the National Statistical Offices taking into account the varying practices of handling
confidential personal information. The present version of EPIC-Soft methodology tested had several
shortcomings which would likely be eliminated with the development of the e-Standardised
Methodologies Platform (e-SMP). The consortium made a number of recommendations for the
improvement and further development of the tools and procedures. Assuming that the recommended
modifications are made, the tools and procedures developed and tested are considered applicable for
the EFSA "EU Menu" survey.
Idioma:
Português
Tipo (Avaliação Docente):
Científica
Contacto:
dupamato@fcna.up.pt
Referência:
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/supporting/doc/508e.pdf
Nº de páginas:
104