A validation study among 122 Mahidol University students compared repeat ModBEVQ administrations and a four-day beverage record. Performance varied by beverage outcome, with small mean bias but wide individual-level limits of agreement.
Key findings
- Suitable for group-level estimation
- Not recommended for individual intake estimation
- Performance varies across beverage outcomes
Why this matters globally
The tool may support epidemiological surveillance of sweetened beverage consumption among young adults.
Thai researcher contribution
The study was conducted in the Mahidol University context, with all listed Thai-affiliated authors from Mahidol University and a validation sample of 122 Mahidol students. The Thai contribution therefore includes both nutrition research expertise and development of a context-specific surveillance tool for sweetened beverage consumption in young adults.
Limitations to consider
Individual-level validity was limited and the sample was confined to Mahidol University students.