An Evaluation of Automated Dietary Assessment: A Case Study into Self-Administered Computer-AssistedSurvey Interviewing for ProfessionalDietary Consultation

Dietary assessment has changed dramatically withtime, progressing from face-to-face interviews andhand calculated nutrient intakes to the use ofcomputer technology to automate various parts of theprocess. The most common application is the use ofsoftware packages to calculate nutrient intake dataobtained from dietary interviews. The development oftechnology to automate the interview process willallow for clinicians to spend more time focussing onpatient education and counselling. This bookdescribes the development, testing and implementationof an automated dietary assessment website. itaddresses the barriers patients and healthcareprofessionals have to the use of technology anddescribes the process of determining if the websiteis a feasible adjunct to the professionalconsultation in the primary healthcare setting.