Conclusions
- The AFQPHALS survey is a very easy tool for researchers to use, and is
a simple and easy tool to apply in adults.
- The questions are simple and clear in formulation and allows
evaluating and characterizing the quality of the diet according to the
respective food groups and the level of physical activity of adults.
- The instrument is suitable to be administered autonomously/
independently by an adult.
- This instrument can identify the quality of food and the level of
physical activity of a single individual or population.
- The AFQPHALS survey resulted with no difficulties during the
completion and with no need for further modifications, adjustments or
improvements.
- After evaluating the AFQPHALS survey by a group of experts, and after
pilot test and evaluation of difficulty and need to improvements of
the instrument by an adult sample, the AFQPHALS survey proved to be
suitable for use in the population.