Analysing Dietry Habits Flashcards
What does an informed consent form usually contain
A statement to say that the client has been informed of the reasons, risks and benefits of their programme plan and they sign to show that they agree to take part
What methods can you use to get nutritional info from a client
Questionnaires Food diary Interview or consultation Short and long term observation Nutritional testing and assessing
When information is gathered from a client, what must be complied with?
The regulations of the Data protection act
What are questionnaires useful for?
The time the client has available to purchase and prep meals
Family commitments that may hinder efforts
Employment commitments and priority
Support networks
Social habits
Health problems
Who found that keeping a food diary was the single best predictor of losing weight?
Kaiser permanente center for health research 2008
What are some of the things you would analyse from a food diary?
Varied fruits and veg? Amount of carbs in diet Level of refinement of carby food Energy mood and mental response to carbs Amount of protein in diet Qualify of food Amount of fat in diet Types of fat in diet
