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Which of the following is NOT a method of dietary assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a method of dietary assessment?
- Food records
- Biological markers
- Questionnaires
- Physical examination (correct)
What is the main purpose of measuring diet?
What is the main purpose of measuring diet?
- To rank individuals within a group
- To compare nutrient intakes of different groups (correct)
- To estimate an individual's usual intake
- To determine the nutritional status of a person
When is measurement of nutrient intake commonly used?
When is measurement of nutrient intake commonly used?
- In national nutrition monitoring surveys (correct)
- In controlled settings
- In laboratory experiments
- In clinical trials
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
Which of the following is NOT a common way to assess diet?
Which of the following is NOT a common way to assess diet?
Which of the following is NOT a dietary assessment technique?
Which of the following is NOT a dietary assessment technique?
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
When is measurement of nutrient intake commonly used?
When is measurement of nutrient intake commonly used?
Which of the following is a purpose of measuring diet?
Which of the following is a purpose of measuring diet?
What is the main purpose of dietary assessment?
What is the main purpose of dietary assessment?
Flashcards
Purpose of dietary assessment?
Purpose of dietary assessment?
To evaluate a person's food intake.
When to measure nutrient intake?
When to measure nutrient intake?
During national nutrition monitoring surveys.
Main purpose of measuring diet?
Main purpose of measuring diet?
To compare nutrient intakes of different groups.
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
What is the purpose of dietary assessment?
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NOT a way to assess diet?
NOT a way to assess 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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