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Proposal for an international interface standard for food databases.
J A Pennington1, T C Hendricks
1Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, Washington, DC 20204.
Food Additives and Contaminants
|May 1, 1992
Summary
A new database interface standard is being developed for international food data exchange. This standard will facilitate sharing of food composition and consumption data globally.
Area of Science:
- Food science and nutrition informatics.
- Database management and standardization.
Background:
- International exchange of food data is crucial for research and public health.
- Existing data systems lack standardization, hindering interoperability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a standardized database interface for global food data sharing.
- To implement a schema for food composition and consumption data.
- To create software tools for accessing this standardized data.
Main Methods:
- Refining and implementing a schema for the database interface standard.
- Developing personal computer programs for data retrieval via the standard interface.
- Planning dissemination through demonstration projects and pilot tests.
Main Results:
- A schema for the interface standard, including descriptive terms for food factors, is being developed.
- Personal computer programs for data retrieval are under development.
- Dissemination strategies are outlined for international symposia and scientific applications.
Conclusions:
- The project aims to establish an international standard for food data exchange.
- The developed interface and tools will enhance global access to food composition and consumption information.
- Dissemination efforts will promote the adoption and application of the standard.