How do you do a 24 hour recall? The Multiple-Pass Method Explained
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The 24-hour dietary recall is one of the most widely used methods for assessing an individual's diet, especially in large population-based surveys. This standardized interview process requires a trained interviewer to ask a respondent to recall all food and beverages consumed over the past 24 hours. The most effective and accurate way to conduct this process is through the multiple-pass method, which structures the conversation to minimize memory-based errors.