Dietary Assessment Methods

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of dietary assessment methods?

Answer 1

To evaluate an individual’s dietary intake and nutritional status.

Question 2

True or False: Dietary assessment methods can only be qualitative.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Name one common method of dietary assessment.

Answer 3

24-hour dietary recall

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ method involves participants recording everything they eat and drink over a specified period.

Answer 4

food diary

Question 5

What is the main advantage of using a food frequency questionnaire (FFQ)?

Answer 5

It assesses habitual dietary intake over a longer period.

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a dietary assessment method? A) 24-hour recall B) Food diary C) Blood pressure measurement

Answer 6

C) Blood pressure measurement

Question 7

What type of data does a dietary recall provide?

Answer 7

Detailed information on food and beverage consumption over the past 24 hours.

Question 8

True or False: The food frequency questionnaire is best for assessing short-term dietary intake.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is a limitation of the 24-hour dietary recall method?

Answer 9

It may not represent usual intake due to day-to-day variability.

Question 10

Name a key factor that can influence the accuracy of dietary assessments.

Answer 10

Respondent’s memory

Question 11

Fill in the blank: The __________ method requires participants to estimate portion sizes of foods consumed.

Answer 11

24-hour dietary recall

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which dietary assessment method is most suitable for large population studies? A) 24-hour recall B) Food frequency questionnaire C) Direct observation

Answer 12

B) Food frequency questionnaire

Question 13

What is the purpose of using biomarkers in dietary assessment?

Answer 13

To provide objective measures of nutrient intake.

Question 14

True or False: Direct observation of food intake is a practical method for large-scale studies.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is one potential disadvantage of food diaries?

Answer 15

They require literacy and motivation from participants.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The __________ method involves collecting data on food consumption over a longer period, often weeks or months.

Answer 16

food frequency questionnaire

Question 17

What is the role of computer-assisted dietary assessment tools?

Answer 17

To enhance the accuracy and ease of dietary data collection.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which assessment method is least likely to be influenced by social desirability bias? A) 24-hour recall B) Food diary C) Biomarkers

Answer 18

C) Biomarkers

Question 19

What is the main focus of dietary pattern analysis?

Answer 19

To evaluate the overall dietary habits rather than individual nutrients.

Question 20

True or False: All dietary assessment methods are equally accurate for every population group.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

Name one strength of using dietary recalls.

Answer 21

They can provide detailed intake data quickly.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ is a method of dietary assessment that involves analyzing the frequency of consumption of specific foods.

Answer 22

Food frequency questionnaire

Question 23

What is a common challenge in dietary assessment?

Answer 23

Underreporting or overreporting of food intake.

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which method is best for assessing short-term dietary changes? A) Food frequency questionnaire B) 24-hour recall C) Biomarkers

Answer 24

B) 24-hour recall

Question 25

What is the significance of using a combination of dietary assessment methods?

Answer 25

To improve the validity and reliability of dietary intake data.

Question 26

True or False: Self-administered dietary assessments are always more accurate than interviewer-administered methods.

Answer 26

False