Class Assessment Methodologies of Food Intake

Understand the different methodologies for collecting information in dietary intake assessment. Be able to design, develop, and apply dietary survey instruments adapted to different contexts. Acquire knowledge to critically select and use the various dietary intake assessment methods. Develop skills in analysis and critical reflection regarding the application, advantages, and limitations of the different available methods.

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Determinants of food consumption. Concepts and objectives of dietary intake assessment. Methodologies for dietary intake assessment. Techniques for conducting dietary surveys. Interview methodology. Quantification of dietary intake. Application of different types of dietary surveys, according to study design: a) Prospective methods b) Retrospective methods c) Combined methods d) Rapid assessment methods and/or methods with specific objectives e) Dietary intake assessment methodologies in special populations (individuals with disabilities, children, older adults, among others) f) Criteria for selecting the appropriate methodology: research objective, study design, population characteristics, and available resources (economic, material, and human).

Teaching methods Lectures, laboratory and field classes, complemented with individual or group work (article reading, research, reports, presentations). Active student participation is encouraged, with multimedia resources when appropriate. Assessment Continuous assessment (100%) or final exam (100%). In continuous assessment: participation (10%), written test (60%), and group work/project (30%). Minimum passing grade: 9.5 (0–20 scale).

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