Development and validation of new dietary assessment methods

We have developed an online approach to measuring food and nutrient intake. We have versions for the UK, Germany and Denmark. We would like to develop other country versions, enhance the system and validate the tool in different population groups including clinical situations. Development of a robust approach to measuring food and nutrient intake, with important implications for public health and health monitoring and treatment.

<p>We have developed an online approach to measuring food and nutrient intake, <a href="http://www.myfood24.org/">www.myfood24.org</a>.</p> <p>We have versions for the UK, Germany and Denmark. We would like to develop other country versions, enhance the system and validate the tool in different population groups including clinical situations.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

<p>Formal applications for research degree study should be made online through the <a href="https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-applying/doc/applying-research-degrees">University's website</a>. Please state clearly in the research information section that the research degree you wish to be considered for is ‘Development and validation of new dietary assessment methods’ as well as <a href="https://physicalsciences.leeds.ac.uk/staff/150/professor-janet-cade">Prof Janet Cade</a> as your proposed supervisor.</p> <p>If English is not your first language, you must provide evidence that you meet the University's minimum English language requirements (below).</p> <p> </p>

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<p><strong>Self-Funding Students are welcome to apply.</strong></p> <p><strong>UK students</strong> – The <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/138-leeds-doctoral-scholarships-2021-january-deadline">Leeds Doctoral Scholarship (January deadline)</a> is available to UK applicants.  <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/60-alumni-bursary">Alumni Bursary</a> is available to graduates of the University of Leeds.</p> <p><strong>Non-UK students</strong> –The <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/48-china-scholarship-council-university-of-leeds-scholarships-2021">China Scholarship Council - University of Leeds Scholarship</a> is available to nationals of China. The <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/73-leeds-marshall-scholarship">Leeds Marshall Scholarship</a> is available to support US citizens.  <a href="https://phd.leeds.ac.uk/funding/60-alumni-bursary">Alumni Bursary</a> is available to graduates of the University of Leeds.</p>

<p>For further information regarding your application, please contact Doctoral College Admissions by email: <a href="mailto:env-pgr@leeds.ac.uk">env-pgr@leeds.ac.uk</a>, or by telephone: +44 (0)113 343 5057.</p> <p>For further information regarding the project, please contact Professor Janet Cade by email:  <a href="mailto:J.E.Cade@leeds.ac.uk">J.E.Cade@leeds.ac.uk</a></p>