The information you record in your food diary will help you and your family doctor design an eating program to meet your special needs. These instructions will help you get the most out of your food diary. Generally, food diaries are meant to be used for a whole week, but studies have shown that even keeping track of what you eat for 1 day can help you make changes in your diet.

How much:
In this space indicate the amount of the particular food item you ate. Estimate the size (2" X 1" X 1"), the volume (1/2 cup), the weight (2 ounces) and/or the number of items (12) of that type of food.

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