Authors
Clare E. Collins, May M. Boggess, Jane F. Watson, Maya Guest, Kerith Duncanson, Kristine Pezdirc, Megan Rollo, Melinda J. Hutchesson, Tracy L. Burrows (2014)
The AES is a suite of food frequency questionnaires designed to assess dietary intake of adults over the past 3-6 months, including food and nutrient consumption, diet quality, and adherence to dietary guidelines. See the ACAES for a version developed for children and adolescents. The official website also provides references for administration in toddlers, and well as parental reporting.
What this tool is good for:
This tool is used to measure usual food and nutrient intake, providing insights into diet quality and helping to identify dietary patterns and nutritional deficiencies.
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Dietary intake
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
135
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
15-20-minutes
Languages
Type of tool
Mechanisms/Processes
Specific gender
Non-specific
Age validated for use with
Adults (18+ years)
Eating disorders
General
Evaluates
Dietary intake
Delivery Setting
Self-report
Number of Questions
135
Specific Populations
General population
Approximate administration time:
15-20-minutes
Languages