24-Hour Diet Recall

During the patient assessment, I obtain information on dietary and lifestyle factors. I ask each of my patients to describe their diet in a typical day to acquire a 24-hour recall. Although, a 24-hour diet recall is not a detailed description of the person’s eating behaviors and food choices, it can help the dietitian understand eating patterns and areas for improvement. I use the 24-hour recall to differentiate what the patient is currently consuming with nutrition therapy guidelines sourced in MNT textbooks and AND’s website. By applying a comparative standard, I can modify a patient’s meal to meet nutrition standards along with patient preferences. During the interview process, I often ask patients about their preferred food choices. I