PORTION SIZES IN DIETARY ASSESSMENT - ISSUES AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS

Authors
YOUNG LR NESTLE M
Citation
Lr. Young et M. Nestle, PORTION SIZES IN DIETARY ASSESSMENT - ISSUES AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS, Nutrition reviews, 53(6), 1995, pp. 149-158
Citations number
103
Categorie Soggetti
Nutrition & Dietetics
Journal title
Nutrition reviews → ACNP
ISSN journal
00296643
Volume
53
Issue
6
Year of publication
1995
Pages
149 - 158
Database
ISI
SICI code
0029-6643(1995)53:6<149:PSIDA->2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Accurate estimates of energy and nutrient intake of individuals and po pulations are contingent on the reliability of information obtained ab out food intake, food composition, and portion size. This article revi ews issues related to the definition, determination, and use of portio n sizes in dietary assessment and public education.