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Karamnova N.S.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Izmailova O.V.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Shvabskaia O.B.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Nutrition research methods: usage cases, possibilities, and limitations

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Karamnova N.S., Izmailova O.V., Shvabskaia O.B.

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Journal: Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2021;24(8): 109‑116

DOI: 10.17116/profmed202124081109

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NUTRITION RESEARCH METHODS: USAGE CASES, POSSIBILITIES, AND LIMITATIONS
NUTRITION RESEARCH METHODS: USAGE CASES, POSSIBILITIES, AND LIMITATIONS

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Karamnova NS, Izmailova OV, Shvabskaia OB. Nutrition research methods: usage cases, possibilities, and limitations. Russian Journal of Preventive Medicine. 2021;24(8):109‑116. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/profmed202124081109

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Abstract:

The nature of nutrition as an indicator that determines the health of an individual and the population as a whole affecting life expectancy and the occurrence of chronic non-infectious diseases in the population is the subject of scientific study in studies of various levels and directions. The research results are used in the development of recommendations for healthy nutrition for the population and correction of the diet in case of illness. The choice of nutritional assessment method depends on the purpose, study design, and available resources. The review presents the methods for assessing nutrition that are most often used in research: the method of dietary recording, methods of retrospective assessment (daily reproduction of the diet, frequency of consumption, food history, and analysis of individual dietary habits), and innovative technologies for assessing nutrition, analysis of biomarkers of dietary patterns. The advantages and limitations of these methods are analyzed.

Keywords:

nutritional assessment methods
dietary recording
24-hour diet replay
food frequency questionnaire
dietary habits assessment
innovative nutritional assessment technologies

Authors:

Karamnova N.S.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Izmailova O.V.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

Shvabskaia O.B.

National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine

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22.03.2021

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18.05.2021

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