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Food Frequency Questionary

This document provides instructions for participants completing a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The FFQ is designed to measure dietary patterns over the past year. Participants are instructed to complete the form accurately using a #2 pencil without leaving any questions blank or separating pages. They should bring the completed form to their appointment.

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Food Frequency Questionary

This document provides instructions for participants completing a Food Frequency Questionnaire (FFQ). The FFQ is designed to measure dietary patterns over the past year. Participants are instructed to complete the form accurately using a #2 pencil without leaving any questions blank or separating pages. They should bring the completed form to their appointment.

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Instructions for Completing the Food

Frequency Questionnaire

Thank you for participating in this research study. An important part of this study is the
Food Frequency Questionnaire, designed to measure your dietary pattern over the past
year. Remember, the infonnation we get from the study is only as good as the
infonnation you give us. Accuracy is essential!
Please complete this form and bring it with you at the time of your appointment, or
complete prior to the time of your home visit.
1) Please use a No.2 pencil, and make sure the circles are completely darkened.
2) Please do not leave any questions blank. If the section does not apply to you, please
fill in the '~never" section.
3) Please do not separate, staple or rip the booklet.
4) Please do not leave any stray marks. Make sure all erasures are complete.

Guidelines for Review of Willet Food Frequency Questionnaire


The purpose of the Willet Food Frequency Questionnaire is to obtain information about
what the participant usually eats and drinks. The questions review specific foods and
portion sizes, to find out how often, on average, the specified amount was eaten or drunk
during the past year. The Willet Food Frequency Form is completed prior to the
participant's clinic visit.
Special arrangements may be made if the participant is illiterate, has problems reading,
cannot read English, or is unable to answer the questions accurately due to physical or
cognitive disabilities. This may be evident for example, the answer sheet has all circles
filled out in the first column or is not filled out at all.

1.

Check that there are no staples, rips, tears, or writing other than where indicated.
If so, the form must be redone.

2.

Make sure that the form is completed with a #2 pencil.

3.

Check that circles are filled in completely - no Xs, checkmarks, etc.

4.

Check that a response has 'been filled in for every line. Ifnever used, fill in that
circle.

5.

Check that there is only one response for every line.

6.

For vitamins, make sure the brand, the dose and how long taken is written in the
spaces provided.

7.

Make sure that all extra foods are written in the numbered spaces (up to 4 items)
with complete information.

8.

Make sure that what is written in the extra foods section is not something that is
already in another part of the questionnaire.

9.

Make sure to check for completeness ofI.D. number.

10.

Make sure to stamp the date on top when the participant brings in the form.

Instructions for Conlpleting the

Food Frequency Questionnaire

Thank you for participating in this research study. An important part of this study is the
Food Frequency Questionnaire, designed to measure your dietary pattern over the past
year. Remember, the information we get from the study is only as good as the
information you give us. Accuracy is essential!
Please complete this form and bring it with you at the time of your appointment, or
complete prior to the time of your home visit.
1) Please use a No.2 pencil, and make sure the circles are completely darkened.
2) Please do not leave any questions blank. If the section does not apply to you,
please fill in the "never" section.

3) Please do not separate, staple or rip the booklet

4) Please do not leave any stray marks. Make sure all erasures are complete.

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