Selection of dietary assessment methods for children and elderly

NUTRITIONAL STATUS303 APRIL 16, 2021

Selection of dietary assessment for children and elderly:

Nutrient intake estimation of population subgroups may present unusual complications. For example, children are unable to recall frequency, type and portion size/ amount of foods they have consumed likewise, for adults with impaired sensory abilities ( loss of vision and hearing ) and neuro-musculoskeletal defects, it is not easy to use either of the retrospective or prospective assessment approaches. Therefore, accuracy of data obtained from such studies depends upon the assistance provided while recording.

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