how to collect accurate dietary informat

[Laura ALdag]

Goldberg, Dena L wrote:

> 

> I am writing a module for WIC paraprofessionals on dietary assessment.  I

> wanted to include tips for collecting accurate information from 24 hour diet

> recalls and food frequencies.   For examples, avoid leading questions, use

> open ended questions, be nonjudgemental, etc.  Does anyone have any

> suggestions of any good resources?   Can anyone recommend a good training

> video for paraprofessional on diet assessment

> 

> Thanks.

> 

> Dena Goldberg

> dlgolbe at health.state.ak.us



Dena:

I would suggest you contact the EFNEP (Extension Food and Nutrition
Program) State Coordinator in your area.  They have some very good
training materials for teaching paraprofessionals how to collect 24-hour
recalls.

Hope this helps.

Laura Aldag, MS,RD
Health Education Coordinator
Arizona March of Dimes
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