An underweight 17-year-old male was 15 minutes late to his nutrition counseling appointment and he has to leave for a school-related practice in 20 minutes.Which dietary assessment method would be the most appropriate for the dietitian to begin assessing his food-intake pattern as well as a method that he could reliably complete on the telephone at a later time?

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The 24-hour recall would be the most appropriate method in this scenario because it can be completed quickly and over the phone, allowing the client to leave for his school-related practice. It also provides a snapshot of the client's recent food intake, which can be used to guide initial nutrition recommendations. Food frequency, food records, and diet histories require more time and effort, and may not be practical in this situation. ASA24 is an online dietary assessment tool, which may not be suitable for a client who is unable to stay for a full counseling session.

An Underweight 17-Year-Old Male Was 15 Minutes Late to His