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Exploratory dietary patterns, the global diet quality score, and their associated socio-demographic factors among young adults in Rwanda : a cross-sectional study using a food list-validated, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire

Phénias Nsabimana (UGent) , Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Kate Langley, Hilda Vasanthakaalam, Stefaan De Henauw (UGent) , Jérome W. Somé and Souheila Abbeddou (UGent)
(2024) NUTRITION & METABOLISM. 21(1).
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BackgroundEconomic growth in Rwanda is associated with significant changes in food systems, access to health and other services, lifestyle, and nutritional transitions. Nevertheless, our knowledge of dietary patterns in Rwanda remains limited. The present study aimed to identify the dietary habits of young adult population in Rwanda and to assess associated factors.MethodsA developed and validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire covering a one-year period was used to collect data on food intake of 1,218 participants (18-35 years old) from end of January to April 2023 in a cross-sectional study. Dietary habits were assessed using two indicators: the Global Diet Quality Score (GDQS) and dietary patterns. The latest was developed using exploratory factor analysis.ResultsRwandan adults had a mean GDQS of 24.1; 64.4% had high GDQS, especially urban, and educated respondents. The Southern province led at 77.4%. Three dietary patterns were identified: "Modern" (high in processed foods and drinks), "Traditional" (rich in cereals, roots, and plant-based proteins), and "low variety" (low in diverse foods but high in sugar and salt). Dietary patterns significantly varied by residency, province, sex, age, social category, asset, and education level.ConclusionThis study identified distinct dietary patterns among adult population of Rwanda, suggesting a nutritional transition associated with urbanization. The findings highlight the need for further research into the relationships between diet, obesity, and metabolic syndrome in Rwandan population.
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Dietary patterns, Global Diet Quality score, Food frequency questionnaire, Urbanization, Exploratory Factor Analysis, Rwanda, NUTRITION TRANSITION, SOCIOECONOMIC-STATUS, MIGRATION, DISEASE, RISK, MEN

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Nsabimana, Phénias, et al. “Exploratory Dietary Patterns, the Global Diet Quality Score, and Their Associated Socio-Demographic Factors among Young Adults in Rwanda : A Cross-Sectional Study Using a Food List-Validated, Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire.” NUTRITION & METABOLISM, vol. 21, no. 1, 2024, doi:10.1186/s12986-024-00859-z.
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Nsabimana, P., Gutema, B. T., Langley, K., Vasanthakaalam, H., De Henauw, S., Somé, J. W., & Abbeddou, S. (2024). Exploratory dietary patterns, the global diet quality score, and their associated socio-demographic factors among young adults in Rwanda : a cross-sectional study using a food list-validated, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. NUTRITION & METABOLISM, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-024-00859-z
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Nsabimana, Phénias, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Kate Langley, Hilda Vasanthakaalam, Stefaan De Henauw, Jérome W. Somé, and Souheila Abbeddou. 2024. “Exploratory Dietary Patterns, the Global Diet Quality Score, and Their Associated Socio-Demographic Factors among Young Adults in Rwanda : A Cross-Sectional Study Using a Food List-Validated, Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire.” NUTRITION & METABOLISM 21 (1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-024-00859-z.
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Nsabimana, Phénias, Befikadu Tariku Gutema, Kate Langley, Hilda Vasanthakaalam, Stefaan De Henauw, Jérome W. Somé, and Souheila Abbeddou. 2024. “Exploratory Dietary Patterns, the Global Diet Quality Score, and Their Associated Socio-Demographic Factors among Young Adults in Rwanda : A Cross-Sectional Study Using a Food List-Validated, Semi-Quantitative Food Frequency Questionnaire.” NUTRITION & METABOLISM 21 (1). doi:10.1186/s12986-024-00859-z.
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Nsabimana P, Gutema BT, Langley K, Vasanthakaalam H, De Henauw S, Somé JW, et al. Exploratory dietary patterns, the global diet quality score, and their associated socio-demographic factors among young adults in Rwanda : a cross-sectional study using a food list-validated, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. NUTRITION & METABOLISM. 2024;21(1).
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P. Nsabimana et al., “Exploratory dietary patterns, the global diet quality score, and their associated socio-demographic factors among young adults in Rwanda : a cross-sectional study using a food list-validated, semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire,” NUTRITION & METABOLISM, vol. 21, no. 1, 2024.
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