Title: Association between dietary inflammatory index and energy-adjusted dietary
inflammatory index and constipation in US adults
Version: 0 Date: 02 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
In this study, the authors sought to determine the association between dietary inflammatory index
and constipation in the United States. The paper is well written; however, the authors should
consider the following points.
1. Dietary intakes was assessed based on one 24-h dietary recall or two? A single 24-hour recall
is not considered to be representative of habitual diet of an individual.
2. Table 2. Physical activity, dietary fiber and fluid consumption should be considered as
covariates in the analysis.
3. Is energy-adjusted nutrients was used to construct DII? Due to the correlation between dietary
intakes and energy, using energy-adjusted nutrients could better describe possible associations.
4. The authors could include the age range of adults studied.
5. It would be interesting to present in a table the average consumption of 28 parameters
identified and evaluated in this study population.
6. Suggestions on future area of research can be included.
Title: Association between dietary inflammatory index and energy-adjusted dietary
inflammatory index and constipation in US adults
Version: 0 Date: 02 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
In this study, the authors sought to determine the association between dietary inflammatory index
and constipation in the United States. The paper is well written; however, the authors should
consider the following points.
1. Dietary intakes was assessed based on one 24-h dietary recall or two? A single 24-hour recall
is not considered to be representative of habitual diet of an individual.
2. Table 2. Physical activity, dietary fiber and fluid consumption should be considered as
covariates in the analysis.
3. Is energy-adjusted nutrients was used to construct DII? Due to the correlation between dietary
intakes and energy, using energy-adjusted nutrients could better describe possible associations.
4. The authors could include the age range of adults studied.
5. It would be interesting to present in a table the average consumption of 28 parameters
identified and evaluated in this study population.
6. Suggestions on future area of research can be included.
Please review this paper.
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Title: Association between dietary inflammatory index and energy-adjusted dietary
inflammatory index and constipation in US adults
Version: 0 Date: 02 Apr 2024
Reviewer's report:
In this study, the authors sought to determine the association between dietary inflammatory index
and constipation in the United States. The paper is well written; however, the authors should
consider the following points.
1. Dietary intakes was assessed based on one 24-h dietary recall or two? A single 24-hour recall
is not considered to be representative of habitual diet of an individual.
2. Table 2. Physical activity, dietary fiber and fluid consumption should be considered as
covariates in the analysis.
3. Is energy-adjusted nutrients was used to construct DII? Due to the correlation between dietary
intakes and energy, using energy-adjusted nutrients could better describe possible associations.
4. The authors could include the age range of adults studied.
5. It would be interesting to present in a table the average consumption of 28 parameters
identified and evaluated in this study population.
6. Suggestions on future area of research can be included.
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