Diet History

o THE DIET HISTORY AIMS TO DISCOVER THE USUAL FOOD INTAKE

PATTERN OF INDIVIDUALS OVER A RELATIVELY LONG PERIOD OF
TIME.
It is an interview method composed of two
parts

 The first part establishes the overall eating pattern

and include a 24hrs recall: questions such as “What
did you have for breakfast yesterday?” coupled with
“What do you usually have for breakfast?”, following
through the entire day in this subjects are asked to
estimate portion sizes in household measures with
the aid of standard spoon and cups, food
photographs or food models.
It is an interview method composed of two
parts

 The second part is known as the “cross-check”. This is a

detailed list of foods that are checked with the subject.

 Questions concerning food preferences, purchasing and

the use of each food serve to verify and clarify information
given in the first part. Question about purchasing can also
provide a check on portion estimates.