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[Food composition tables: a practical appraisal].

G Martín Peña1, L Vigil Medina, J F Perianes Matesanz

  • 1Unidad de Nutrición y Dietética, Hospital de Móstoles, Madrid.

Nutricion Hospitalaria
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
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This study compares major international food composition tables from Spain, France, Germany, England, and the USA. It details their size, format, and nutrient data to aid professionals in selecting the best resources.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutritional Science
  • Food Science
  • Data Science

Context:

  • Food composition data is crucial for nutrition research, dietary assessments, and food product development.
  • Standardized and accessible food composition tables are essential for accurate nutritional information dissemination.
  • International variations in food composition data present challenges for global health initiatives and research.

Purpose:

  • To provide a comparative analysis of widely used food composition tables from key international sources.
  • To detail the structural characteristics, scope (number of food items), and nutrient profiles of selected food composition databases.
  • To assist nutrition professionals, researchers, and policymakers in identifying the most suitable food composition resources for their specific needs.

Summary:

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  • The study systematically reviews and compares prominent food composition tables originating from Spain, France, Germany, England, and the United States.
  • Key metrics evaluated include the physical size, data format, number of food items cataloged, and the range of nutrients detailed within each table.
  • This comparative overview aims to facilitate informed selection of food composition data resources based on professional requirements.

Impact:

  • Enhances the usability and accessibility of international food composition data for researchers and practitioners.
  • Supports more accurate dietary assessments and nutritional research by guiding users to appropriate data sources.
  • Facilitates cross-national nutritional studies and policy development through a clearer understanding of available data resources.