Abstract
Citation
Karvetti RL, Knuts LR. Validity of the 24-hour dietary recall. J Am Diet Assoc 1985 Nov;85(11):1437-42.
Abstract
The validity of the 24-hour recall was studied with a comparison of recalled and observed food and nutrient intake for 140 subjects, 84 males (60%) and 56 females (40%), 15 to 57 years old. The observation was carried out during 1 day by recording the amounts of foods selected by the subjects at four meals. The following day, 24-hour recalls were obtained. The results showed that some food items eaten were omitted in the recall, the extremes being 4% of times eaten for fish and 50% for cooked vegetables. In addition, some food items not actually eaten were added in the recall, the additions ranging from 2% of times recalled for bread to 29% for sugar. The difference between mean recalled and observed nutrient intake was between -6% and 11%, except for sucrose (-20%) and vitamin C (-16%). The product-moment correlation coefficient between observed and recalled nutrient intake was in the range of 0.58 to 0.74. Women achieved somewhat more accurate results than men, and the recall results in the 35 to 44 age group were the most valid. It was concluded that validity is unsatisfactory on the individual level and satisfactory on the group level.
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At A Glance
Individual Dietary Behavior Variables
| Intake |
|---|
| Total Energy/Energy Density |
| Food Groups |
| Macronutrients, including Saturated Fat |
| Minerals/Vitamins |
| Sweetened Beverages |
| 100% Juice |
| Fruits/Vegetables |
| Low-fat Dairy |
Domain(s)
Individual Dietary Behavior
Measure Type
24-hour dietary recall
Measure Availability
Not reported
Number of Items
Not applicable
Study location
Turku, Finland
Languages
Finnish
Information about Development of Measure
Nothing to add
Study Design
Study Participants
Age
12 - 18 Years
Adults
Sex
Female
Male
Race/Ethnicity
Not reported
Predominantly Low-income/Low-SES
No
Sample Size
140
Study Design
Design Type
Validation/Reliability
Health Outcomes Assessed
Dietary intake/behavior
Obesity Measures
Not applicable
BMI Measured or Self-reported
Not applicable
Covariates
Not reported
Data Reported on Race/Ethnicity
Not applicable
Data Reported on SES
Quantitative data on study sample
SES-related Variables
Education
Employment/Unemployment
How To Use
Administration
Who Administered
Researcher-administered
How Administered
In-person
Time Required
Not reported
Training Required
Not reported
Instructions on Use
Not reported
Data Analysis
Data Collection/Analysis Costs
Not available
Data Collection/Protocol
The dietitian interviewing for dietary recall relied on a set of 80 food models and household measures to help subjects in estimating portion sizes.
Instructions on Data Analysis
Not reported
Validity (1)
| Type of validity | Construct/subscale assessed | Criterion measure used | Test/statistic used | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criterion | Validity of 24-hour recalled food and nutrient intake was assessed for the whole sample as well as separately for each gender and three age groups. | Observed actual food and nutrient intake at 4 meals during 1 day. | Percent of consumed items not recalled, percent of recalled items not eaten, and product-moment correlation coefficient between observed and recalled nutrient intake. | Overall, validity deemed unsatisfactory on individual level and satisfactory on group level. Difference between mean recalled and observed intake ranged -6% to 11%. Product-moment correlation coefficient ranged from 0.58 to 0.74. |
Reliability (0)
There are no reliability tests reported for this measure.