APPLICATIONS OF BIOSTATISTICS IN ASSESSING DIETARY PATTERNS

Abstract

One method that shows assurance for comprehending the intricate connection between nutrition and health is dietary pattern analysis. Although there are many statistical techniques available, the majority of the research concentrates on traditional techniques such as reduced rank regression, fundamental component assessment, factor evaluation, clumping analysis, and dietary quality ratings. Whereas each statistical method for dietary pattern assessment has its characteristics and uses, there is a need for additional research to assess the performance of newly developed techniques in terms of validity, reproducibility, and capability to predict various outcomes. The research questions are the primary determinant of the best strategy to use. There is always room for new analytical techniques to be developed for the purpose of deriving dietary trends because this is a dynamic field.