Tool Information: Diet History Interview (DISHES 98)
| Action | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, Macronutrient, Micronutrient, Food Groups | Retrospective; Usual | 4 weeks | Diet History | No | Detailed Information | Web Link |
Summary
Dietary Interview Software for Health Examination Studies (DISHES) is a modular software for interviews designed by the Robert Koch Institute and dato Denkwerkzeuge. This tool uses a modified diet history method to assess the usual eating habits of subjects, it was designed particulary for epidemiological investigations. The interview is carried out face-to-face by a trained nutritionist assessing intake over the last 4 weeks. It was used in the German Nutrition Survey 1998 and the National Consumption Study II.
Contact Information
Tool Website
Special Considerations
The following variants are also available: Dutch DISHES, DISHES 2005, DISHES Junior, DISHES Habits. (Please note: shown on this website relate to DISHES 98.)
Last Updated
16/01/2018
Software Required
Computer software is required.
Training Required
Trained nutritionists conduct the face-to-face interview.
Instructions on use
Not reported
Administration Method
Interviewer administered
Data Analysis
Instructions on how to use the dietary assessment tool can be found in the publication
| Author | Year | Comparator | Lifestage | Sex | Number of Nutrients Validated | Mean Difference | Variance Measured | Correlation Coefficients | Percentage Agreement | Limits of Agreement | Special Considerations | Action | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mensink | 2001 | Weighed Food Diary | Adults | Both | 7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Participants were recruited from 2 research centres and included a variety of socio-economic statuses. All subjects received a small incentive. | Detailed Information | Web Link |
| 24hr Recall | Adults | Both | 7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||