Dietary Assessment

Dietary assessment is the process of evaluating an individual's eating habits and nutritional intake. It involves collecting detailed information about what, how much, and how often a person eats and drinks. This helps health professionals understand nutritional adequacies, identify deficiencies, or imbalances that may affect health. Methods can include food diaries, questionnaires, interviews, or observations. The goal is to provide a clear picture of dietary patterns to guide personalized nutrition advice, identify risks for diet-related conditions, and support overall health and well-being.