The term for information about what people eat used to assess nutrient intake is called what?

• A. Dietary data
• B. Nutritional biomarker data
• C. Anthropometric data
• D. Blood test results

Answer: (A)

Dietary data is the information about what people eat used to assess nutrient intake. It captures foods and beverages consumed, along with portion sizes and frequency, so researchers can estimate calories and micronutrient intake. This data is gathered through methods like 24-hour recalls, food diaries, and food frequency questionnaires, which directly measure intake. In contrast, nutritional biomarker data (from blood or urine) reflect nutrient status and metabolism, not the exact foods eaten, and anthropometric data describe body size or composition rather than intake. So when the goal is to evaluate how much nutrient is being consumed from the diet, dietary data is the best fit.