Documentation
Learn how to make the most of FoodQuant — from your first 24-hour recall upload to advanced FFQ analysis and nutritional reporting.
Getting Started
The first step is creating your research project. A project acts as a container for your datasets — whether 24-hour dietary recalls or Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQ) — along with respondent details and generated reports.
Quick Tip
You can create multiple projects to keep your longitudinal studies organized separately.
Create Account
Sign up and verify your email to access the dashboard.
Start Project
Give your project a name and description.
Upload Data
Upload your CSV or Excel files to begin analysis.
Data Formatting Guide
Ensure your datasets are correctly structured for the best results — whether you're uploading 24-hour recalls or FFQ spreadsheets.
Required Column Headers
Column names must be at the top of your spreadsheet.
Recommended FFQ Structure
The system auto-detects variables, response types, and numeric values for instant analysis.
5,000+ Food Items
Nutritional Database
Our database is compiled from multiple verified sources to provide the most accurate nutritional profiles available. We include detailed breakdowns for energy, macronutrients, and key micronutrients.
Working with Results
Learn how to interpret and export your data — for both recall and FFQ analyses.
Individual Summary
View detailed intake breakdowns for every respondent in your study.
Group Analysis
See mean intake values across your entire study population or FFQ response distributions.
FFQ Descriptive Stats
View automated frequency tables, cross-tabulations, and AI-generated dietary insights.
Troubleshooting
File Upload Errors
Ensure your file is in .csv or .xlsx format and does not exceed 10MB.
Unmatched Food Items
Use the manual search tool within the dashboard to link unmatched entries.
Login Issues
Use the password reset feature if you are having trouble accessing your account.