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Energy balance
Accurate estimates of energy and nutrient intake are contingent on the reliability of information about food intake, food composition, and portion size.
Practitioners should ensure accurate dietary assessments by focusing on reliable portion size information.
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Accurate estimates of energy and nutrient intake of individuals and populations are contingent on the reliability of information obtained about food intake, food composition, and portion size.
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Portion Sizes in Dietary Assessment: Issues and Policy Implications
Lisa R. Young et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2009
DOI 10.1111/j.1753-4887.1995.tb01542.x
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