What is the first step in completing a dietary evaluation?

A) Assess stage of change
B) Assess total energy expenditure
C) Data analysis
D) Food intake data collection
E) Interpretation of data analysis

Dietary Evaluation

The process of assessing an individual's dietary intake to ensure it meets nutritional needs and to identify areas where changes could improve health or support specific health goals.

Total Energy Expenditure

The amount of calories burned by an individual through basal metabolic rate, physical activity, and thermic effect of food over a given period.