Tag: 24 hour recall method

While often used in national surveys, the 24 hour recall method is not the single most accurate tool for dietary assessment, but rather a robust one with specific limitations. Its accuracy is highly dependent on implementation, respondent memory, and the goal of the assessment—whether for an individual or a population.

According to research published in the *Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics*, the 24-hour recall method has demonstrated satisfactory validity for assessing nutrient intake at a population level. This established technique is a cornerstone of nutritional epidemiology, providing detailed, quantitative data on an individual's food and beverage consumption over the previous day.