Controlled Feeding With 24 Hour Recall

NCT06919536 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IRB2025-157
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study examines how accurately adults report their food intake using a common self-report method called the 24-hour dietary recall. While this method is widely used in nutrition research, it often leads to underreporting, especially among individuals with overweight or obesity. However, it is unclear if specific foods are more likely to be misreported. To address this, participants will be served a controlled meal containing both simple foods (e.g., fruit snacks, saltine crackers, cookies, and a coke soft drink) and mixed dishes (e.g., chicken salad, macaroni and cheese with peas). Each food item will be precisely weighed before and after consumption. The following day, participants will complete an online 24-hour recall, and the process will be repeated one week later. The study will compare reported intake to actual intake to assess accuracy and determine whether underreporting is more common for mixed dishes. It will also explore whether reporting accuracy is influenced by body weight, gender, or race. Findings from this research may improve the understanding of self-report limitations and support the development of more accurate dietary assessment tools.

Conditions

Evaluate Accuracy 24 Dietary Recall

Keywords

24 hour dietary recall; self report dietary intake; food frequency questionnaire; underreporting dietary intake; overreporting dietary intake; validity of 24 hour dietary recall; nutrition self report accuracy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Per-item Portion-Size Difference (Weighed - 24-hour recall)

  The primary outcome is the difference between the calories of weighed actual intake and the reported intake from the ASA\_24

  From enrollment to 2 weeks (1 measurement with a ASA-24 the next day, and another identical measurement with recall the next day)

Study Arms (1)

Participants

Men and women, aged 18-65, any race/ethnicity with no food allergies or aversions to test foods.

Other: No intervention (observational study)

Interventions

No intervention (observational study) OTHER

There is no intervention, this is a observational study,

Participants

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 65 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The population will include anyone eligible based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Those who are 18-65 years of age are eligible, there are no other restrictions.

You may qualify if:

• Able to attend the test site for a meal at least two times.

You may not qualify if:

• Any aversions to the test meal (including allergies)

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Texas Tech University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Texas Tech University Nutrition and Metabolic Health Initiative

Lubbock, Texas, 79409, United States

Location

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MeSH Terms

Interventions

Observation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Methods; Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 2, 2025
• First Posted: April 9, 2025
• Study Start: April 21, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 22, 2025
• Study Completion: September 22, 2025
• Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

US (1)