Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a method of dietary assessment?
Physical examination
What is the main purpose of measuring diet?
To compare nutrient intakes of different groups
When is measurement of nutrient intake commonly used?
In national nutrition monitoring surveys
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Which of the following is NOT a common way to assess diet?
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Which of the following is NOT a dietary assessment technique?
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Which of the following is a purpose of measuring diet?
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Study Notes
Dietary Assessment
- Measuring diet is not done to diagnose diseases, it is primarily used to identify eating patterns and determine nutrient intake.
- The main purpose of measuring diet is to determine nutrient intake and identify eating patterns.
- Measurement of nutrient intake is commonly used in research studies, epidemiological studies, and in clinical settings to monitor patients' diets.
Methods of Dietary Assessment
- Common ways to assess diet include: • Food frequency questionnaires • 24-hour dietary recalls • Dietary records • Observational studies
- The following are NOT methods of dietary assessment: • Anthropometry • Clinical examination • Biochemical assessment
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