Understanding the Gold Standard for Assessing Food Intake: A Guide to Nutritional Evaluation
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5 min read
While no single method is perfect, for decades the weighed food record has been considered the most precise measure for estimating an individual's diet, defining what is the gold standard for assessing food intake. However, its significant limitations have driven the development of more objective, albeit sometimes more costly and complex, alternatives, creating a dynamic and evolving landscape of nutritional assessment.
