DIET HISTORY

The diet history aims to discover the usual food intake

pattern of individuals over a long period of time.
 IT IS AN INTERVIEW METHOD COMPOSED OF THREE PARTS

 An in-depth interview to assess usual food intake and eating patterns;

Question like:
• “WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST YESTERDAY?”
• “WHAT DO YOU USUALLY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?”
 A food list;
 A three-day record with portion size estimates used as “CROSS-CHECKS”.
• Standard spoons and cups
• Food photographs or food models
STRENGTHS LIMITATIONS

 Respondent burden is low  Time consuming

 Complete intakes are provided  Need for train interview
 Lack of standardization