Best ways to track what you eat and drink
This study compares different tools for recording diet in UK adults. It asks you to log what you eat and drink, wear a camera, collect samples, and eat a special menu for a few weeks to see which method works best.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and live in England, Scotland, or Wales.
- You can read and understand English instructions and speak English fluently.
- You are willing to collect urine and blood samples, wear a small camera, and record your diet online 3–4 times a day.
- You are able to eat a set menu with 3 meals plus snacks for a short time, and avoid taking vitamins or supplements for 1 week before and during the study.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or at risk for an eating disorder, and you do not have a health condition or take medications that affect appetite or metabolism.
- You can receive grocery deliveries from Tesco or Sainsbury's and have space to refrigerate and freeze items.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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