Healthy
Conditions
Brief summary
As essential nutrients omega 3 fatty acids contribute to normal growth and development. Inadequate intake is linked to the development of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, arthritis, psychological illnesses and allergies. Therefore, it is important to be able to reliably detect the intake of these fatty acids. Due to eating habits varying in different countries the questionnaire documenting dietary habits needs to be adapted to the situation in question. Based on a US version the investigators developed a questionnaire suitable for Switzerland and now wish to validate it by measuring the fatty acid composition of red blood cells, which will provide information on the intake of the various fatty acids.
Interventions
OTHERno intervention
no intervention (observational study)
Sponsors
University Children's Hospital, Zurich
Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* healthy males and females aged 18 to 60
Exclusion criteria
* known disorders of the gastrointestinal tract which can lead to malabsorption * intake of medication which could affect the absorption of any nutrients * Pregnant or breast-feeding women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fatty acid composition of red blood cells due to dietary habits | 1 day ( first visit) | Fatty acid composition of red blood cells due to dietary habits |
Countries
Switzerland
Outcome results
None listed