Design and Operation: The Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals andthe Diet and Health Knowledge Survey, 1994-96

摘要

This publication is the official reference for information on the design andoperation of the Continuing Survey of Food Intakes by Individuals (CSFII) and the Diet and Health Knowledge Survey (DHKS) 1994-96 which were conducted by the Agricultural Research Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture. This report describes the planning and development of the CSFII/DHKS 1994096 and their design and operation. Included is information on the sample design, questionnaire development and data collection procedures, survey management and quality control, and food data processing. Survey response and sample weight information are also included. The appendices contain publicity materials survey instruments, measuring guides, and followup materials. The CSFII 1994-96, which measures the kinds and amounts of foods eaten by individuals, is USDA's 10th nationwide food consumption survey, the sixth to include the collection of individual intake data.