The dietary intakes of women in Caerphilly, South Wales: a weighted and a photographic method compared.

Abstract

A representative sample of 49 women (40-59 years) in Caerphilly, South Wales, completed a seven-day weighed dietary record and a similar sample of 48 women photographed all food and drink consumed for seven days. Mean nutrient intakes calculated for the two methods were very similar, indicating that the photographic method is reliable. Mean energy intake for the 97 women was 6.6 MJ/d (1568 Kcals). Mean intakes of protein fat and carbohydrate were 56 g, 72 g and 179 g per day respectively. Intakes were comparable with those reported from another survey in South Wales, but considerably lower than those reported from a study in Cambridgeshire. Possible reasons for these differences were discussed.