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Question

Which factor most often creates underestimation of intake when people self-report food records for energy balance calculations?

Accepted Answer

Leaving out snacks, condiments, or underestimating portion sizes results in underreporting of total intake.

Answer

Overestimating the number of meals because people usually count water as a food source.

Answer

Using food labels always eliminates all error sources, so underestimation is rare when labels are available.

Answer

Self-reporting always overestimates intake because people deliberately inflate numbers to seem healthier.