Does keeping a food diary help you stick to diet goals? ... with Dr Becca Krukowski

In this episode of Nutrition Science Bites, Professor Clare Collins interviews Dr Rebecca Krukowski from the University of Virginia USA about the importance of self-monitoring what you eat to help with improving your dietary patterns. They discuss how self-monitoring can enhance self-awareness and provide insights into dietary habits that assist with weight management. The conversation covers research findings, practical strategies for effective self-monitoring, the role of technology, and the importance of feedback from health professionals regarding self-monitoring data. They also touch on the application of self-monitoring in cancer care and the challenges individuals face in maintaining these behavioural practices. The episode concludes with a recipe for a curry tofu salad, emphasizing the importance of adapting meals for health and convenience.Key TakeawaysSelf-monitoring is a key strategy for health behavior changeTracking food intake increases self-awareness of food habits and accountabilityResearch shows that self-monitoring is effective for weight lossCombining self-monitoring of food and weight enhances goal achievementPractical strategies include logging meals multiple times a dayTechnology apps can simplify dietary self-monitoringFeedback from health professionals enhances the effectiveness of self-monitoringSelf-monitoring can help individuals navigate social situations and peer pressure.Link to our No Money No Time Food- and Mood diary https://nomoneynotime.com.au/ebooks-meal-plans-more/nmnt-food-and-mood-diaryLink to information about the Volumetrics Book review https://www.webmd.com/diet/volumetrics-what-it-isTo access the Healthy Eating Quiz: Click on the top right hand 'green button' called 'How healthy is my diet' https://nomoneynotime.com.au/Want a more Personalised Food, Nutrient Assessment Report? Use our Australian Eating Survey - For a 50% discount enter the 'DietCheck' code at the checkout! Purchase here https://australianeatingsurvey.com.au/Here's the link to the No Money No Time closed Facebook group (be sure to take the Healthy Eating Quiz first) https://www.facebook.com/groups/386824626838448Our No Money No Time email: [email protected] and our Nutrition Science Bites email: [email protected] Are you in a position to make donation to support our No Money No Time website? Donate hereKeywords: Self-monitoring, food diary, food logging, health behavior change, weight loss, nutrition, public health, cancer care, dietary tracking, health technology , food behavior, health professional feedback Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.