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Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt Intake Frequency Over 30 Days (PhenX)

Published: August 9, 2026Updated: August 16, 2026

A dietary assessment question asking how often you consumed ice cream or frozen yogurt during the previous 30 days.

Quick summary

["This measures your reported intake of ice cream and frozen yogurt to help assess your usual diet."]

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Key facts at a glance

LOINC
61443-8
Short code
Freq ice crm froz yogurt in 30D PhenX
Synonyms
Freq ice crm froz yogurt in 30D PhenX
Category
liver
Sample
serum
Container
Red-top tube (SST)
Units
N/A
Fasting
false
Population
adult
Sex
all
Age range
18–65 years
Method
phenx
Specimen volume
5 mL
Stability
Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
Hemolysis max
500
Lipemia max
1000
Icterus max
500
TAT
4–24 hours
Order
routine

What is this test?

This is a dietary intake assessment rather than a blood or laboratory test. It records how frequently you ate ice cream or frozen yogurt during the previous 30 days.

Why might I need this test?

It may be used to evaluate your usual eating habits, calorie and sugar intake, or exposure to foods you may wish to limit. It is often answered as part of a broader dietary questionnaire.

How is the test performed?

You or a healthcare professional complete a question about the number of times you consumed ice cream or frozen yogurt and, if requested, the usual portion size. No specimen collection is required.

How do I prepare for the test?

Think back over the previous 30 days and consider how often you ate these frozen desserts, including their typical serving sizes. Answer as accurately and consistently as possible.

Clinical interpretation

How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.

Higher reported frequencies may indicate greater intake of frozen desserts, which can contribute added sugar, saturated fat, and calories to the diet. This item is not interpreted as a laboratory abnormality; the result is dietary information used in the context of your overall health history and eating pattern.

Short name

Ice cream and frozen yogurt intake

Frequently asked questions

Is this a blood test?
No. It is a dietary question that may be asked during a nutrition visit or as part of a food-frequency questionnaire.
What period should I consider when answering?
Consider the 30 days before the assessment, including all occasions when you ate ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Does the result diagnose a health condition?
No. It describes your reported food intake and may support a discussion about nutrition or dietary goals, but it does not diagnose a disease by itself.
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    MedlinePlus — Laboratory TestsSource
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    Mayo Clinic — Tests & ProceduresSource

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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 16, 2026. · Read our editorial policy