Tool Information: Remote Food Photography Method (RFPM)
| Action | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Nutrient | Prospective | 6 days | Food Diary Estimated | No | Detailed Information | Web Link |
Summary
This tool uses Smartphones to capture images of food selection and plate waste and relies on the validated digital photography method. The images are sent to a server in near real-time for food intake estimation by comparing the images with food images of known portion sizes. Prompts are sent to the Smartphones to remind participants to capture food images. This tool was designed to measure energy and nutrient intake of people in their natural environment. The tool was subsequently validated in 2012.
Contact Information
Tool Website
Special Considerations
When food images are not captured, a back up method is used (food record or verbal recall conducted via the Smartphone). The colllection method used was 'Food images'.
Last Updated
19/12/2017
Software Required
Smartphone access and computer software
Training Required
Yes, registered dieticians must be training to estimate portion sizes and participants require training with the data collection devices
Instructions on use
Not reported
Administration Method
Self administered (includes prompts to take photographs)
Data Analysis
Instructions on how to use the dietary assess
| Author | Year | Comparator | Lifestage | Sex | Number of Nutrients Validated | Mean Difference | Variance Measured | Correlation Coefficients | Percentage Agreement | Limits of Agreement | Special Considerations | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin | 2012 | Doubly Labelled Water | Adults | Both | 0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 88% of subjects were female, 62% were White and 38% were African American. Only results reported from study 2 (validation of nutrients) are summarised here. | Detailed Information | Web Link | ||
| Laboratory-based buffet meals (quantified by weighing food provision and waste) | Adults | Both | 10 | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||||