Digital photography improves estimates of dietary intake in adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities

摘要: Abstract Background Dietary assessment of adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is challenging due to the limited cognitive abilities this population. Objective The purpose study was determine feasibility using digital images improve estimates energy macronutrient intake from proxy-assisted 3-day food records in IDD. Method Participants used a mobile device take photos all beverages consumed over three-day period simultaneously completed standard parent-assisted record at two separate time points. A registered dietitian reviewed recorded differences between images. photo-assisted were analyzed separately. Results One hundred thirty eating occasions entered (20 participants (age = 14.9 ± 2.2 yrs, 45.0% female)). Photo-assisted captured significantly higher per occasion than regular ( P  = 0.001) as well greater grams fat  = 0.011), carbohydrates  = 0.003), protein  = 0.004). Conclusion use diet appears be feasible method obtain substantial additional details about dietary that consequently may overall when