Definition: A systematic collection of factual data pertaining to the nutritional status of a human population within a given geographic area. Data from these surveys are used in preparing NUTRITION ASSESSMENTS.
do not confuse with NUTRITION ASSESSMENT: survey refers to a population in a given geographic area, assessment refers to an individual
ExamplesDiet Surveys
Other names National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey; NHANES; Surveys, Nutritional; Surveys, Nutrition; Survey, Nutritional; Survey, Nutrition; Nutritional Survey; Nutrition Survey; Nutritional Surveys