Table 4 Respondent feedback on dietary assessments
Statement (n respondents)a | Agree/Strongly Agree n (%) | Undecided n (%) | Disagree/Strongly Disagree n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Learning how to use the app was not difficult (n = 50) | 47 (94) | 1 (2) | 2 (4) |
The app was convenient to use (n = 49) | 39 (80) | 5 (10) | 5 (10) |
The foods I usually eat were easy to find on the app (n = 50) | 26 (52) | 8 (16) | 16 (32) |
I often recorded my food and drinks straight away (n = 50) | 29 (58) | 5 (10) | 16 (32) |
I found the app easy to use (n = 50) | 41 (82) | 6 (12) | 3 (6) |
The bar code scanner was useful (n = 43) | 33 (77) | 5 (12) | 5 (12) |
The app is likely to measure my diet accurately (n = 50) | 37 (74) | 7 (14) | 6 (12) |
I found it easy to estimate portion sizes (n = 50) | 25 (50) | 12 (24) | 13 (26) |
Overall I was satisfied using the app (n = 50) | 40 (80) | 4 (8) | 6 (12) |
I often included my own recipes when using the app (n = 42) | 27 (64) | 2 (5) | 13 (31) |
App n (%) | Recall n (%) | ||
Which method of dietary collection did you prefer? (n = 48) | 40 (83) | 8 (17) | |
Why did you prefer the app or recalls? (n = 40)b | |||
More convenient | 29 (60) | 2 (4) | |
Easier to complete | 28 (58) | 5 (10) | |
More accurate | 24 (50) | 5 (10) | |
Less time consuming | 21 (44) | 5 (10) | |
Easy to remember | 20 (42) | 1 (2) | |
Portable | 20 (42) | – | |
Enjoyable to use | 4 (8) | – | |
Learnt something new | 3 (6) | – |