Table 2.
Adaptations of the United States Department of Agriculture Automated Multiple-Pass Method in the interview structure for the Image-Assisted mobile Food Record 24-Hour Recall interview.
Automated Multiple-Pass Method steps | Aim | Image-Assisted mobile Food Record 24-Hour Recall steps | |
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When image is taken | When image is not taken |
Step 1: quick list | The purpose of the quick list pass is to obtain a quick report of foods and beverages consumed in the past 24 hours without interrupting the respondent and to introduce the respondent to the concept of 24-hour recall. | Taken from the mini label and image provided by the participant; participant is asked to list any foods and beverages consumed that are not shown in images. | Participant is asked to list all foods and beverages consumed that are not shown in images. |
Step 2: forgotten foods list and additions | The forgotten foods list prompts the respondent’s memory and collects other foods or beverages that are not reported in the quick list. | Participants are asked if they consumed items from a list of commonly forgotten foods. | Participants are asked if they consumed items from a list of commonly forgotten foods. |
Step 3: time and occasion | The time and occasion of food or beverages consumed are recorded. | This does not require a separate pass. Time of eating is taken from the image metadata. | Ask participant to recall time and occasion of forgotten foods when item is reported. |
Step 4: detail cycle | The aim of this step is to collect specific descriptive information about each food item and beverage reported and record quantities and any additions made to the food. | Clarify only nonidentifiable food and beverage items; follow the Australian Health Survey food model booklet to confirm amounts consumed; and check the after image for leftovers. | Use food-specific probes to obtain details; follow the Australian Health Survey food model booklet to confirm amounts consumed; and probe leftovers. |
Step 5: final probe | This is the last opportunity for the respondent to remember any new foods and beverages. | Read out the list of food and beverage items. | Read out the list of food and beverage items. |