The (ab)use of food frequency questionnaire data in substitution modelling in nutritional epidemiology: a critique
The widespread use of unvalidated FFQ variables and the broad variability in validation quality raise concerns about the reliability of substitution modelling outcomes. Given the role of these studies in informing dietary guidelines, consistent validation protocols and improved reporting standards are urgently needed.
Authors
- Jahar Bhowmik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9697-1968)
- Jimmy Chun Yu Louie
Institutions
- Swinburne University of Technology (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-02-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41430-026-01712-7
- Primary Topic
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00