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Influence of body composition on the accuracy of reported energy intake in children
Fisher, JO., Johnson, RK., Lindquist, C., Birch, LL., & Goran, MI. (2000). Influence of body composition on the accuracy of reported energy intake in children. Obesity Research, 8(8), 597-603.
OBJECTIVE: Mis-reporting dietary intake is a substantial barrier to understanding the role of dietary behavior in disease. Work with adults indicates that heavier individuals under-report dietary intake and that under-reporting may be macronutrient-specific. Whether weight status and macronutrient intake influence the accuracy of dietary reports among children, however, is less clear. This research evaluated children's dietary reporting accuracy as a function of their relative weight, body composition, and macronutrient intake. RESEARCH METHODS AND PROCEDURES: Participants included 1