Technical Abstract: This research editorial presents the background against which dietitians may consider the benefits of new technology being incorporated into the art and science of dietary assessment. The background provides past changes that have increased the need for computer applications being developed for individuals to self-administer 24-hour recalls to provide the benefit of freeing up time for the dietitian or researcher to focus on synthesizing individual care plans or interpreting research data. This advance is particularly welcome as dietetics begin the move toward the future of individualizing healthy eating recommendations based not only on population data but also potentially on personal genotyping. The new technology being reported is on the Automated Self Administered 24-hour Recall being developed by Amy Subar in collaboration with research scientists at the National Cancer Institute, USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, at the Baylor College of Medicine, and private contractors. The title is "Assessment of the accuracy of portion size reports using computer-based food photography aids in the development of an automated self-administered 24-hour recall (ASA24).