Dietary Assessment Methods

Education facts

Code: 2KN030

**Do you want to understand how dietary data is collected and scientifically evaluated—or even learn how to conduct your own dietary survey?** **This course provides you with the tools you need to take your nutrition knowledge to the next level.** Throughout the course, you will critically review published articles and assess the validity of their findings. You’ll also gain practical skills in planning, conducting, and evaluating dietary surveys. You’ll learn about study design, common dietary assessment methods, sources of error, and ethical considerations. This course is ideal for those who work (or aspire to work) with people’s eating habits and want to strengthen their expertise in nutrition and dietary research.

Entry requirements

Pass grades in at least 90 ECTS in Food and Nutrition, including 15 credits thesis or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Dietary Assessment Methods

  Umeå University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 25 %