Turkish Validation Study of the MEDFICTS Dietary Assessment Questionnaire in Adults

The National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) has published the MEDFICTS (Meats, Eggs, Dairy, Frying foods, In baked goods, Convenience foods, Table fats, Snacks) dietary assessment questionnaire to quickly assess the dietary fat and cholesterol intake levels of individuals. In this study, we aimed to translate the MEDFICTS diet assessment questionnaire into Turkish and evaluate its validity according to the American Heart Association dietary recommendations. The MEDFICTS was administered by researchers to 360 healthy individuals. Three-day food records were obtained from individuals participating in the study, and average daily energy, fat, and cholesterol intakes were calculated. The MEDFICTS, which can quickly evaluate the diet of adults concerning heart disease risk, can be an effective tool that can be used in clinics or research.