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. 2023 Sep 15;15(1):100116. doi: 10.1016/j.advnut.2023.09.004

TABLE 3.

Questions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Evidence Analysis Library Quality Criteria Checklist1

Section 1: Relevance questions
  • 1

    Would implementing the studied intervention or procedure result in improved outcomes for the population group?

  • 2

    Did the authors study an outcome or topic that the population group would care about?

  • 3

    Is the focus of the intervention or procedure or topic of study a common issue of concern dietetics practice?

  • 4

    Is the intervention or procedure feasible?

Section 2: Validity questions
  • 1

    Was the research question clearly stated?

  • 2

    Was the selection of study subjects free from bias?

  • 3

    Were study groups comparable?

  • 4

    Was method of handling withdrawals described?

  • 5

    Was blinding used to prevent introduction of bias?

  • 6

    Were intervention procedures and comparisons described?

  • 7

    Were outcomes clearly defined and the measurements valid and reliable?

  • 8

    Was the statistical analysis appropriate for the study design and type of outcome indicators?

  • 9

    Are conclusions supported by results with biases and limitations taken into consideration?

  • 10

    Is bias due to study’s funding or sponsorship unlikely?

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The responses to each question are yes, no, unclear, or N/A.