Assessment Methods for Eating Behavior,Food Intake and Food Preferences

Abstract

A survey is provided of methods for the assessment of food intake and eating behavior in clinical and research contexts. Five methods of dietary assessment in the epidemiological tradition are presented: dietary history, 24-hour recall, 7-day recall, 7-day record and food-frequency. Behavioral measures of eating behavior, food choice, food preference and hunger are presented and studies of their reliability and validity and other methodological properties are reviewed. Methodological recommendations and suggestions for future research are provided.