Does The Australian Eating Survey FFQ Estimate Nutrient Intake Accurately in South Asians Living in Australia? A Comparative Validity Study

The AES demonstrates acceptable validity for certain nutrients among SA migrants but shows significant limitations in accurately estimating intake of fats, energy, sugar, sodium, and some micronutrients. These findings underscore the need for culturally tailored dietary assessment tools or refined adaptations of existing instruments to better capture dietary patterns in this population.