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Dietary assessment methods in epidemiologic studies

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Diet is a major lifestyle-related risk factor of various chronic diseases. Dietary intake can be assessed by subjective report and objective observation. Subjective assessment is possible using open-ended surveys such as dietary recalls or records, or using closed-ended surveys including food frequency questionnaires. Each method has inherent strengths and limitations. Continued efforts to improve the accuracy of dietary intake assessment and enhance its feasibility in epidemiological studies have been made. This article reviews common dietary assessment methods and their feasibility in epidemiological studies.

Source: Epidemiology and Health

DOI: 10.4178/epih/e2014009

Authors: Jee-Seon Shim, Kyungwon Oh, Hyeon Chang Kim

Institutions: Yonsei University, Yonsei University Health System, Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Language: English

Topic: Nutritional Studies and Diet

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Ministry of Health and Welfare