Vienna Dietary Log

Research period: 15.9.2017 to 30.6.2018

The valid recording of what people eat and drink is of central importance in nutrition science and dietetic counselling.

Qualitative and quantitative statements about the supply of energy and nutrients are made on the basis of the foods recorded for a person. The Freiburg dietary protocol developed at the Justus Liebig University in Giessen is a simple method for prospective consumption logging in paper form. However, this Freiburg dietary protocol is only partially applicable to Austria because the predefined food selection is based on German eating habits and does not reflect current trends in the food supply.

The aim is to develop, validate and establish a prospective dietary assessment protocol for Austria based on the methodology of the Freiburg dietary protocol. The Vienna dietary protocol is to be designed so simply that it can be completed without an interview or instruction by a dietitian. The food selection should reflect current trends and be adapted to the consumption habits in Austria. The most frequently consumed foods in Austria are identified using data on chronic food consumption from the EFSA Comprehensive Database. The validation is carried out using a cross-over study design over four survey days against a weighing protocol as a reference method.

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